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NG53 FSL

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,655 mi
Last recorded131,655 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 FSL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 131,655 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 131,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 125,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 125,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 May 2012 122,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 122,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 115,236 miles

Oil leak

air bag light stopping on

Fail 16 Mar 2011 115,236 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

air bag light stopping on

Pass 11 Mar 2010 108,216 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 108,216 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 106,246 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 106,246 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 88,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 88,467 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 70,911 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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NG53 FSL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NG53 FSL, 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 NG53 FSL registered?

NG53 FSL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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