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J7 USU

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,047 mi
Last recorded125,047 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 USU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 125,047 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 118,683 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 117,269 miles

all under vehicle/brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properly-

Fail 12 Sep 2019 117,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged n/s/f/ insecure (1.6 (d))

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged o/s/f/ (1.6 (d))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f/ cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding n/s/r/ (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding o/s/r/ (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all under vehicle/brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properly-

Pass 28 Nov 2018 111,841 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,216 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 94,089 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 88,623 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 80,928 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,701 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 72,689 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front fog ligth not working

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,288 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 69,281 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,358 miles

Offside rear tyre has a cut (24mm) no cords are showing.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 63,356 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear tyre has a cut (24mm) no cords are showing.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 58,631 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 58,631 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,100 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,797 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 35,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,134 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,440 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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J7 USU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J7 USU, 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 J7 USU registered?

J7 USU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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