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KT03 JHU

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,755 mi
Last recorded138,755 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 JHU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2021 138,755 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH BOTTOM ROTTON AT FRONT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced AROUND REAR SPRING FRONT SPRING EYE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play LOWER BALL JOINT EXCESSIVE WEAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OFFSIDE INNER ARCH ROTTON AT BOTTOM (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body insecure CENTER SILL ROTTEN THROUGH AT REAR (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired NSR BODY MOUNT ROTTEN (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CENTER RAIL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front DASH LOOSE UNDERNEATH

Offside Rear BODY MOUNT CORROSSION

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

Nearside Rear DOES NOT UNLOCK FROM OUTSIDE

Offside Front BONNET CABLE BROKEN

Offside Front FUEL FLAP DOES NOT OPEN WITH LEVER

Offside Front Lower VERY HARD TO TURN

Offside Front STEERING COLUMN MAY BE LOOSE ON MOUNTS

Offside Rear O/S/R DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE

Pass 8 Jul 2019 137,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Chassis front to rear) (Rusting) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 135,501 miles

Central Fuel hose corroded nearside (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside headlight slight movement but secure

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded near battery tray

Offside sill corroded through

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2017 132,557 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2017 132,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2016 130,926 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

advise chassis corroded

advise offside outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2016 130,885 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise offside outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

advise chassis corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 127,085 miles

all underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2014 124,098 miles

Slight bind both rear brakes

Fail 1 Jul 2014 124,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 16 Jul 2013 121,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 121,565 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 108,532 miles

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

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

Vehicle underside and chassis corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2011 96,483 miles

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

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

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

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Vehicle undeside corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2010 85,179 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle underside corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2009 74,309 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 74,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 66,479 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,389 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 40,641 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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KT03 JHU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KT03 JHU, 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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KT03 JHU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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