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M453 TVM

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

260,073 mi
Last recorded260,073 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 TVM
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 260,073 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2020 260,073 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 257,360 miles

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

all fuel pipes corroded recommend replace

Fail 5 Mar 2018 286,956 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all fuel pipes corroded recommend replace

Pass 29 Mar 2017 242,291 miles

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

heavey mud on under body

Fail 27 Mar 2017 242,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

heavey mud on under body

Pass 2 Mar 2016 224,647 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 224,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 209,761 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 195,744 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 195,522 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 179,144 miles

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

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

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

fuel lines slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

underside muddy

Fail 27 Mar 2013 179,803 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

fuel lines slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

underside muddy

Pass 15 Mar 2012 165,414 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 165,393 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2009 158,808 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 146,060 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 146,059 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 124,269 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 103,159 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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M453 TVM is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M453 TVM, 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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M453 TVM is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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