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FC03 HBX

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,135 mi
Last recorded154,135 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 HBX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 154,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pipe above axle damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner + outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner + outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Overall corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2019 136,029 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 136,029 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 120,998 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 120,998 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 111,282 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 110,122 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 110,122 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 100,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 99,717 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 89,178 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 82,639 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,487 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,397 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 69,397 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,843 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,792 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 30 Apr 2009 52,792 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,701 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 37,179 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,562 miles

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

Offside Front 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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FC03 HBX is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FC03 HBX, 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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What year was FC03 HBX registered?

FC03 HBX is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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