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SA03 ZKG

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,924 mi
Last recorded83,924 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ZKG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 83,924 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 83,923 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 64,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 64,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 60,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel/brake noise

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 60,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel/brake noise

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

Pass 5 May 2017 56,837 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,700 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,294 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2014 49,270 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,634 miles

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

o/s front tyre has cracking to sidewall and tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 30 May 2013 46,634 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s front tyre has cracking to sidewall and tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,519 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,560 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 42,071 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 42,071 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 39,362 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 36,769 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,463 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 28,317 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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SA03 ZKG is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SA03 ZKG, 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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SA03 ZKG is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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