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PF52 MVL

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,367 mi
Last recorded182,367 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 MVL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 182,367 miles

heavy undersealed

intermiting missfire

Pass 9 Oct 2020 175,695 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 175,550 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 167,779 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 167,481 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts above back box (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 157,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyrer wearing on outer edge

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small parts of rear inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2017 147,266 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small parts of rear inner sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 138,833 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

wear in front propshaft rear joint

Fail 31 Aug 2016 138,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

wear in front propshaft rear joint

Pass 3 Apr 2013 129,951 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 129,951 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 108,499 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 108,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 93,370 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 93,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 83,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 83,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 79,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 55,612 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 45,109 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 45,109 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 45,109 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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PF52 MVL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Green 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 PF52 MVL, 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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PF52 MVL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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