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M42 URD

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

277,441 mi
Last recorded277,441 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 URD
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2021 277,441 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis corroded

o/s/f and o/s/r rear door damage

Pass 25 Feb 2020 271,848 miles

brake fluid level not known ? limited vision

brake vacuum /servo vacuum minimal

brake warning lamp on dash ?

corrosion forming in chassis

engine/trans oil leaks

oil leaks around power steering box etc

power steering reservoir level appears below minimum

slight corrosion in some brake pipes

suspension and steering rubbers worn generally

Fail 19 Feb 2020 271,736 miles

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level not known ? limited vision

brake vacuum /servo vacuum minimal

brake warning lamp on dash ?

corrosion forming in chassis

engine/trans oil leaks

oil leaks around power steering box etc

power steering reservoir level appears below minimum

slight corrosion in some brake pipes

steering column/box play on the limit

suspension and steering rubbers worn generally

Pass 14 Mar 2019 260,623 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effiency and effort lower than nearside rear

brake vacuum /servo vacuum minimal

centre exhaust mounts worn

corrosion forming in chassis

engine/trans oil leaks

exhaust tailpipe corroded and slightly blowing

play detected at steering wheel on the limit

power steering level below minimum

slight corrosion in some brake pipes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

steering box leaking

Pass 18 May 2018 250,453 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 May 2018 250,453 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 May 2017 240,037 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven and low on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2017 240,037 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven and low on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2016 227,833 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 216,910 miles

7th row rear seats missing

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Slight play in front steering linkage

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 206,163 miles

both front cv gaiters perishing

no rear rear seats fitted at time of test

oil leak from engine

rear steel brake pipes corroding

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 5 Jun 2013 196,465 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2013 196,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

oil leak is excessive from offside of engine

Pass 14 May 2012 185,128 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F Wiper split at ends

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2012 184,502 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F Wiper split at ends

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 174,838 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 24 May 2010 166,719 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 166,719 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 153,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 141,735 miles

All four tyres badly perished on sidewalls

Fail 30 May 2008 141,735 miles

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

All four tyres badly perished on sidewalls

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 129,578 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 129,542 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 119,488 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 119,488 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2005 109,318 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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M42 URD is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M42 URD, 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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M42 URD is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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