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M818 SUX

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,219 mi
Last recorded114,219 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM818 SUX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 114,219 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 114,219 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s, o/s, front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 113,180 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 5 Mar 2025 113,180 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Mar 2024 112,429 miles

all four tyres splitting on sidewalls

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 21 Feb 2023 111,892 miles

all four tyres have slight splitting on sidewalls

Pass 2 Mar 2022 111,434 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 110,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 110,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 109,552 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 108,422 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 107,194 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 105,603 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 103,512 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 100,887 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,332 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 93,400 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 105,485 miles

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

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 92,080 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 78,041 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 64,623 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 64,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,464 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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M818 SUX is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M818 SUX, 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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What year was M818 SUX registered?

M818 SUX is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is M818 SUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M818 SUX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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