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M304 RTG

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

166,977 mi
Last recorded166,977 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM304 RTG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 166,977 miles

Offside park brake lazy

all brakes are new & need to bed in

presented with 1 n/s/f passenger seat. rear seat & belts not tested.

Fail 12 Dec 2022 166,977 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside park brake lazy

presented with 1 n/s/f passenger seat. rear seat & belts not tested.

Pass 14 Dec 2021 165,704 miles

footbrake effort low

Fail 14 Dec 2021 165,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam poss.wiring fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

footbrake effort low

Pass 26 Sep 2020 163,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 160,917 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear seats removed. presented with 1 front passenger seat.

Pass 18 Sep 2018 160,613 miles

Nearside Front headlamp poss.elec fault (flickers intermittantly)

Rear foot brake effort low

oil leak

presented with 1 passenger seat n/s/f.rear seat belts not checked.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 156,155 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 155,064 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 153,541 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 153,541 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 150,090 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

centre exhaust rubber split

unable to access o/s/r seatbelt stalk

Fail 11 Sep 2014 150,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

centre exhaust rubber split

unable to access o/s/r seatbelt stalk

Pass 12 Sep 2013 144,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

poss.faulty headlight stalk

Pass 6 Aug 2012 140,190 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 138,038 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 138,038 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 136,054 miles

fuel pipes starting to corode

Pass 15 Jul 2009 133,012 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 May 2008 131,704 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres getting close to limit

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 May 2008 131,704 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres getting close to limit

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 May 2007 130,816 miles

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

rear tyres cracked + perished

Fail 1 May 2007 130,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear tyres cracked + perished

Pass 8 May 2006 126,598 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2006 126,598 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M304 RTG is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M304 RTG, 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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M304 RTG is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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