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SA52 VGJ

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,972 mi
Last recorded137,972 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 VGJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 137,972 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 131,921 miles

Front fogs inop

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 131,919 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front fogs inop

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 130,498 miles

Offside front shock absorber lower mounting bush worn but not considered excessive at this time.

Rear seats stowed away prventing the full inspection of the adult seat belts.

Pass 9 Mar 2021 129,290 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch and step covered in fiberglass

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 129,285 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear step outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch and step covered in fiberglass

Pass 11 Mar 2020 128,460 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 128,460 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 122,944 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 122,944 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 114,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door arch (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 114,929 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door arch (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 109,467 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f and rear pipe from compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear door steps (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 103,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door steps have been repaired and filled (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 103,002 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion door steps have been repaired and filled (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 87,101 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 87,079 miles

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

Centre Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 86,210 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 81,539 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 76,386 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 71,378 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 62,972 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,785 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 40,600 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,768 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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SA52 VGJ is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SA52 VGJ, 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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SA52 VGJ is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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