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HT03 MTF

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,288 mi
Last recorded161,288 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 MTF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 161,288 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 161,024 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025
Pass 26 Feb 2024 152,234 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 149,160 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2022 142,994 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 137,878 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 134,113 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 131,389 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 122,234 miles

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 113,167 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 113,167 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 105,921 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 96,960 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 96,957 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 91,464 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 84,269 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 80,479 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 80,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 74,229 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 63,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

cut in n/s/r tyre

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 63,580 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,119 miles

o/s/f suspension riding close to bump stop

o/s/r park brake indicating fault performance much lower than n/s/r

Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,599 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 37,014 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 37,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,101 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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HT03 MTF is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HT03 MTF, 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 HT03 MTF registered?

HT03 MTF is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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