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FB03 FWS

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,208 mi
Last recorded105,208 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FWS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 105,208 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 104,959 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 101,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 98,370 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 5 Dec 2022 98,306 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 98,258 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2021 98,258 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2020 97,007 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 96,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 90,327 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle Pipe Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished & Worn To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished & Worn To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,726 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 83,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 81,446 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,762 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 78,762 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,052 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 74,016 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 70,753 miles

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

both front cv gaitors are starting to perish

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,753 miles

both front cv gaitors are starting to perish

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,895 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,847 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,337 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

front brake discs getting worn ,osr inner brake disc getting corroded on inner surface.

metal brake pipe by rear diff getting corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,030 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,731 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 49,312 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 43,238 miles

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

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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FB03 FWS is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FB03 FWS, 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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FB03 FWS is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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