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SA52 ULO

2003 Isuzu Trooper LWB

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

110,001 mi
Last recorded110,001 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper LWB94,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 ULO
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper LWB
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 110,001 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 108,371 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 104,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion to underside but not excessive

weld repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Dec 2020 104,979 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion to underside but not excessive

Pass 16 Oct 2019 104,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front front panel lower bushes cracking

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 104,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front front panel lower bushes cracking

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 103,595 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion starting thorough chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 103,595 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion starting thorough chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 102,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear shockabsorbers appear to be spongy / soft

Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,683 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 100,682 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 97,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

It would appear hand brake requires service or repair

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 97,887 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

It would appear hand brake requires service or repair

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 94,453 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 86,114 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 86,113 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 76,694 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

airbag light staying on

Fail 13 Jul 2012 76,693 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

airbag light staying on

Fail 12 Jul 2012 76,675 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion and wear on brake discs

corrosion on chassis sections

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light staying on

engine management light staying on

front no plate cracked

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 22 Jun 2011 70,468 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 70,468 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 60,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 60,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 47,351 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 36,697 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2007 36,697 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2006 31,274 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 27,398 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper LWB?

Based on 2,394 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
5,712
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 208
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 117
constant velocity joint gaiter split 112
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 108
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SA52 ULO is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper LWB in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 94,453 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 LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 208 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA52 ULO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Trooper LWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SA52 ULO is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper LWB, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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