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FV03 OLU

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

119,711 mi
Last recorded119,711 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 OLU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 119,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 119,709 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 112,414 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre has a short cut in the tread deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 24 Jun 2015 112,393 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

offside front tyre has a short cut in the tread deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 7 Jul 2014 106,137 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 106,135 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 98,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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)

offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter clip missing

Pass 2 Jul 2012 92,694 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 22 Jun 2012 92,551 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2011 86,814 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

diesel smell from under bonnet

Fail 21 Jun 2011 86,807 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 77,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,318 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre low

Fail 23 Jun 2009 68,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 60,513 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 60,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2007 53,624 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 53,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S HEADLIGHT GLASS CRACKED BUT NOT EFFECTING BEAM IMAGE AT THE TIME OF TEST

Pass 5 Jul 2006 41,001 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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FV03 OLU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FV03 OLU, 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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FV03 OLU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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