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DY52 GVJ

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,874 mi
Last recorded142,874 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 GVJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 142,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

all suspension correeded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 138,097 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 138,097 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 132,576 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 132,258 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 117,235 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 113,109 miles

Centre rear (to flexi pipe) metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside rear (across axle) metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear (across axle) metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 113,109 miles

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

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

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

Centre rear (to flexi pipe) metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside rear (across axle) metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear (across axle) metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2012 105,341 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 105,341 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak.

hand brake warning light on

n/s/f weasher jet not working

Pass 13 Jun 2011 88,827 miles

N/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Rear wiper blade torn

driver's seat has slight play in runner mechanism

Fail 13 Jun 2011 88,827 miles

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

N/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Rear wiper blade torn

driver's seat has slight play in runner mechanism

Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,426 miles

'Check engine' light on

Oil leak

Unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers

Fail 7 Jun 2010 74,411 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

'Check engine' light on

Oil leak

Unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers

Pass 9 Jun 2009 61,990 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 48,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 40,363 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2006 31,574 miles

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper?

Based on 362,452 MOT tests across 33,962 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,567
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
33,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,164
position lamp(s) not working 10,697
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,634
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,961
constant velocity joint gaiter split 9,918
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DY52 GVJ is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 95,954 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY52 GVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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DY52 GVJ is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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