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OV03 XGZ

2003 Isuzu Tf

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,907 mi
Last recorded68,907 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Tf76,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 XGZ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 68,907 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 64,438 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 64,438 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,522 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 60,521 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 May 2007 48,599 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 48,957 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,579 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 36,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Tf?

Based on 43,907 MOT tests across 3,289 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
3,289
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 1,460
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,211
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 1,004
fog lamp not working 960
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 787
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OV03 XGZ is a 2003 Isuzu Tf in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 76,073 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 Tf fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 1,460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV03 XGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV03 XGZ is a 2003 Isuzu Tf, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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