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DX53 MZT

2003 Isuzu Trooper SWB

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

168,167 mi
Last recorded168,167 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper SWB101,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 MZT
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper SWB
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 168,167 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 160,846 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 160,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 156,068 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill corroded very close to prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 149,341 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 149,249 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 145,348 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From compensator to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 140,459 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 135,251 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel tank

Fail 12 Aug 2015 135,251 miles

fuel tank

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 129,389 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 129,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 121,625 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 121,625 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 114,779 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

Fail 18 Dec 2012 114,778 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 104,933 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 104,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s battery insurecure.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 100,830 miles

Air bag warning light staying on all the time

Fail 18 Jan 2011 100,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Air bag warning light staying on all the time

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 98,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag warning light staying on

spare tyre below 1.6mm limit was on o/s/f

Pass 3 Feb 2010 98,157 miles

air bag warning light staying on

spare tyre below 1.6mm limit was on o/s/f

Pass 21 Jan 2009 89,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag warning light staying on all the time

Pass 5 Feb 2008 80,777 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 20 Sep 2006 62,075 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper SWB?

Based on 1,614 MOT tests across 376 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,851
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 173
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 105
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 92
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DX53 MZT is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper SWB in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 101,830 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX53 MZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Trooper SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DX53 MZT is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper SWB, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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