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KE53 BJF

2003 Isuzu Nkr

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

80,804 mi
Last recorded80,804 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Nkr86,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 BJF
MakeIsuzu
ModelNkr
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 80,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside and components corroded in places

Fail 9 Feb 2024 80,759 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside and components corroded in places

Fail 14 Nov 2023 80,731 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

metal engine under shield corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 75,444 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 71,265 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 71,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 68,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 68,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 65,263 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,275 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 63,222 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 60,842 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both front (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2017 60,788 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both front (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2016 58,248 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 56,336 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Both fronts cracked (8.1.2a)

Oil leek

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 56,315 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour X 2 broken on ends and showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Both fronts cracked (8.1.2a)

Oil leek

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 54,468 miles

centre exhaust band broken

Fail 30 Oct 2014 54,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

centre exhaust band broken

Pass 1 Nov 2013 51,540 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,634 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 49,609 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,062 miles

Both mirrors cracked

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Nov 2011 48,032 miles

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

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

Both mirrors cracked

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,057 miles

exhaust tailpipe

n/s & o/s mirrors cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2010 46,057 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tailpipe

n/s & o/s mirrors cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,570 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 37,203 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 37,148 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,187 miles

both rear tyre treads low

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front bottom ball joint cover split

Fail 30 Nov 2007 32,171 miles

Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre treads low

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front bottom ball joint cover split

Pass 28 Nov 2006 18,605 miles

both front shock absorbers bottom bushes worn

wiper blades perished

How Reliable is the Isuzu Nkr?

Based on 12,716 MOT tests across 902 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
902
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 344
Brake pipe excessively corroded 335
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KE53 BJF is a 2003 Isuzu Nkr in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Nkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 86,812 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 Nkr fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 469 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE53 BJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Nkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Nkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KE53 BJF is a 2003 Isuzu Nkr, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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