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M849 NEL

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

370,257 mi
Last recorded370,257 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM849 NEL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2022 370,257 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub leaking oil over brake components (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 367,831 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 367,830 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 366,535 miles

Nearside Excess play in steering idler bushes.

Fail 27 Jul 2020 366,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Excess play in steering idler bushes.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 360,183 miles

Nearside and offside front position lamps flickering

Fail 26 Jul 2019 360,165 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam being inoperative. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside and offside front position lamps flickering

Pass 23 Jul 2018 348,473 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension assambly corroded

oil leaks

Pass 25 Jul 2017 339,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 330,087 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 315,251 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 315,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2014 300,238 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 300,237 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 286,995 miles

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

small cuts on both front tyres

Fail 11 Jul 2013 286,988 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

small cuts on both front tyres

smear on nearside wiper

Pass 6 Jul 2012 277,463 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 262,050 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

smear on wipers

Pass 7 Jun 2010 238,079 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 238,079 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 216,239 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 195,914 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 195,676 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber weeping fluid

Pass 4 Jun 2007 176,932 miles

B/Fluid level abit low at resevior

Front to rear chassis areas getting abit corroded slightly

Front to rear metal fuel and brake pipes at O/S/R area behind metal plate arrea, getting abit corroded slightly,it appears

Very slight wear and movement starting at front lower ball joints

Pass 31 May 2006 156,614 miles

Play at lower swivel joints

Rear discs poor

Top wishbone bushes have slight free play

Fail 20 May 2006 156,180 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake discs corroding

slight play at both front lower ball joints

slight play at both front upper wishbone bushes

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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M849 NEL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Grey 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 M849 NEL, 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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M849 NEL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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