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FX53 AOY

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,062 mi
Last recorded158,062 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 AOY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 158,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 158,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 153,602 miles

Corrosion on comps and structure

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 153,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion on comps and structure

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 148,219 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 148,219 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 142,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 142,324 miles

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

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

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 131,170 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 131,170 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 122,348 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 122,345 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 114,632 miles

Advise:oil around engine area.

Oil leak

Advise:o/s/f tyre pressure seems low.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 114,617 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

general corrosion through out

Pass 30 Sep 2010 101,839 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

slight play steering

Fail 27 Sep 2010 101,735 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

both front tyres tread uneven & getting low

n/s rear tyre tread uneven & getting low

slight play steering

Pass 23 Sep 2009 90,194 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSR tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Outer sills plastic covered unable to test fully

Slight damage to rear number plate

Sump guard bolt missing

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 78,141 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre treads uneven

Pass 20 Oct 2007 65,386 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,007 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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FX53 AOY is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FX53 AOY, 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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FX53 AOY is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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