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PK53 ZST

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,360 mi
Last recorded149,360 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 ZST
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 149,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front, rear and front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

General underside, chassis and components coated in underseal restricting full inspection.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box or pipes around it. (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 149,359 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front, rear and front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

General underside, chassis and components coated in underseal restricting full inspection.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box or pipes around it. (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 136,913 miles

Chassis and under side coated in underseal restricting full inspection.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 136,913 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt loose. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Chassis and under side coated in underseal restricting full inspection.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 124,774 miles

Chassis and underside of vehicle coated in underseal restricting full inspection.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 111,229 miles

Chassis and underside coated in underseal.

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 111,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Chassis and underside coated in underseal.

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 99,342 miles

Chassis, underside and brake pipes coated in underseal restricting full inspection.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 82,162 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 80,292 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 79,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded lcv to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 79,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded lcv to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 79,450 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 78,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 78,598 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,578 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 77,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 75,844 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 74,287 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,383 miles

Airbag light stays on

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 62,693 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,240 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 33,324 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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PK53 ZST is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PK53 ZST, 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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PK53 ZST is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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