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HY53 UEP

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,135 mi
Last recorded130,135 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 UEP
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 130,135 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 122,601 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 122,599 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 116,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Differential seal leaking

Fail 27 Mar 2017 116,888 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Differential seal leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2016 110,269 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 110,264 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 106,644 miles

Dampness to o/s/f shockabsorber

General corosion to suspension components

Oil leak

Play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Removed object from windscreen prior to test

Vehicle tested under wet conditions

o/s handbrake performance low

Pass 25 Sep 2014 97,935 miles

dampness to n/sr shockabsorber / slight dampness to o/s/f

general corosion to suspension components

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

some binding to n/s/f wheel when rotated

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Fail 25 Sep 2014 97,935 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

dampness to n/sr shockabsorber / slight dampness to o/s/f

general corosion to suspension components

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

some binding to n/s/f wheel when rotated

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 10 Oct 2013 92,839 miles

dampness to o/s/f shockabsorber

general under body corosion

oil leak

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 9 Oct 2013 92,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

dampness to o/s/f shockabsorber

general under body corosion

oil leak

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 24 Sep 2012 87,224 miles

corosion to rear of exhaust system

dampness to o/s/f shockabsorber

some play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 5 Oct 2011 78,260 miles

corosion to exhaust to rear

damage to o/s headlamp

general under body corosion

some corosion to rear brake discs

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 20 Oct 2010 71,525 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2010 71,525 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,092 miles

cut to o/s/r tyre tread area cords not visable

engine oil leak

n/s/f brake pads low front discs lipped corosion to rear discs

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,828 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 51,556 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 51,556 miles

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 35,068 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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HY53 UEP is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HY53 UEP, 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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HY53 UEP is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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