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FG03 NVH

2003 Isuzu Trooper

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,130 mi
Last recorded153,130 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 NVH
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 153,130 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 153,125 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunvisor wont stay in upright position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 149,212 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all of vehicles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody and suspension components have a wide spread of surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2022 149,212 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all of vehicles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

underbody and suspension components have a wide spread of surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2021 143,870 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres cracked and perished

Fail 25 Jun 2021 143,868 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting passenger door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all 4 tyres cracking

corrosion to underbody

oil residue on engine + gearbox

Pass 16 Aug 2019 140,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 140,938 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to the union/ and showing brake fluid dampness. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 134,790 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 134,788 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 128,580 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 119,991 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 114,024 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 114,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 104,846 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 98,153 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 91,621 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 85,076 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 82,651 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 82,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 72,697 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 57,660 miles

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

Nearside 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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FG03 NVH is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FG03 NVH, 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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FG03 NVH is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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