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FBZ 6565

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

122,217 mi
Last recorded122,217 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBZ 6565
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 122,217 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 118,595 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 118,591 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 114,748 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 109,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 103,342 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR chassis leg bar going across. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 95,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2020 95,366 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 89,151 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 89,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 81,644 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 73,508 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 66,913 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracking

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracking

Fail 9 Aug 2016 66,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe broken off (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracking

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,341 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,729 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 55,729 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,986 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

chassis heavily corroded in places

l/h/f floor damaged/pushed up.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 50,983 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

chassis heavily corroded in places

l/h/f floor damaged/pushed up.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 45,443 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake imbalance indicates rear brakes require attention.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,443 miles

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

rear brake imbalance indicates rear brakes require attention.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,841 miles

r/h/f tyre sidewall cracking/perished.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,506 miles

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

rear tyres cracking in tread grooves

Fail 14 Jul 2010 38,506 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear tyres cracking in tread grooves

Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,189 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 29,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,406 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 21,390 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2006 14,752 miles

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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FBZ 6565 is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FBZ 6565, 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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FBZ 6565 is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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