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NU53 ERX

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,797 mi
Last recorded66,797 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 ERX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2024 66,797 miles

Central Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 66,790 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens broken showing white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel alignment obviously out of calibration

Offside Front Wheel alignment obviously out of calibration

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 62,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE , CENTRE ON OFFSIDE CHASSIS RAIL (1.1.11 (c))

FUEL PIPES CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY CORRODED

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 61,131 miles

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

Nearside Front ferruls corroded on flexible brake hose

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front ferruls corroded on flexible brake hose

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2018 61,127 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front ferruls corroded on flexible brake hose

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front ferruls corroded on flexible brake hose

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2017 59,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Both front tyres cracking in side walls 245/70 R16

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 57,497 miles

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2015 55,331 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion ?

Pass 22 Aug 2014 52,963 miles

Oil leak

under side of vehicle of vehicle showing signs of corrosion ?

Fail 21 Aug 2014 52,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

under side of vehicle of vehicle showing signs of corrosion ?

Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,463 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 50,463 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,800 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

eml on

Fail 5 Sep 2012 47,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,619 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,086 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 41,040 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,962 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 34,955 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,750 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 15,105 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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NU53 ERX is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NU53 ERX, 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 NU53 ERX registered?

NU53 ERX is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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