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FY03 EWL

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,879 mi
Last recorded188,879 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 EWL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 188,879 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 188,877 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 185,125 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 172,269 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 172,162 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing unable to check (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 157,961 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 142,755 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 142,751 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 133,892 miles

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

Nearside front cv boot cracking

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

Starting to smoke

Pass 16 May 2012 129,168 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 129,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 120,802 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 120,798 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 113,764 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 100,157 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 85,354 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 85,352 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 11 May 2006 52,773 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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FY03 EWL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY03 EWL, 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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FY03 EWL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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