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J143 CET

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

355,160 mi
Last recorded355,160 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ143 CET
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 355,160 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 348,758 miles

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front stone chip in windscreen

all brake pipe heavly covered in underseal

all suspention parts covered in underseal

Fail 10 Jun 2025 348,758 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front stone chip in windscreen

all brake pipe heavly covered in underseal

all suspention parts covered in underseal

Pass 17 Jun 2024 340,414 miles

Central Rear rear prop shaft front uj slight play

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached nsf and osf brackets (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

covered in under seal

Fail 13 Jun 2024 340,413 miles

Central Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear rear prop shaft front uj slight play

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached nsf and osf brackets (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

covered in under seal

Pass 26 May 2023 327,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 327,291 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 314,801 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 3 Jun 2021 301,569 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 May 2021 301,332 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 291,008 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 291,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 274,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 274,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 255,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2017 238,711 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 238,276 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported middle exhaust rubbers split (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 224,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 224,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 213,806 miles

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 213,799 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 196,138 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 179,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 172,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 172,073 miles

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

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

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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J143 CET is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 J143 CET, 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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J143 CET is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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