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SE03 EVM

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,058 mi
Last recorded85,058 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 EVM
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 85,058 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear axle to load valve (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front body cross member adjacent to chassis mounts corroded and holed but not leaving body insecure.

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine management light on

Fail 22 Feb 2018 85,057 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear axle to load valve (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front body cross member adjacent to chassis mounts corroded and holed but not leaving body insecure.

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Feb 2017 79,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 100,392 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,998 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 76,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,451 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 75,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 72,592 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 72,589 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,408 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2012 69,403 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 65,746 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,746 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,146 miles

brake pipes getting rusty and some partially greased

front exhaust getting rusty

handbrake efficancy on pass limit

rear discs getting slightly pitted

service brake performance on pass limit

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,049 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 49,257 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 49,257 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,453 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 34,604 miles

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)

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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SE03 EVM is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SE03 EVM, 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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SE03 EVM is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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