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SF53 MZZ

2003 Isuzu N-series

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,291 mi
Last recorded218,291 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Isuzu N-series118,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 MZZ
MakeIsuzu
ModelN-series
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 218,291 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery tray corroded and weak

chassis and associated parts painted over corosion

oil leak from filter housing area

wiring along chassis not protected and insecure

Fail 18 May 2016 218,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt excessively slipping not driving pump (2.3.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded frint to rear in chassis above front spring and gearbox area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre slight perished

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner tyre slight perished

both headlight weak beam patterns

exhaust tailpipe missing

wiring along chassis insecure and not protected

Pass 10 Aug 2012 217,994 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 217,994 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 217,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 156,533 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlight glass broken not affecting headlight aim

Fail 17 May 2010 156,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

nearside headlight glass broken not affecting headlight aim

Pass 19 May 2009 113,045 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 113,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 89,655 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu N-series?

Based on 6,511 MOT tests across 513 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
7,862
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
513
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 246
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 143
fog lamp not working 115
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SF53 MZZ is a 2003 Isuzu N-series in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu N-series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 118,557 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 N-series fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 246 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF53 MZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu N-series typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu N-series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF53 MZZ is a 2003 Isuzu N-series, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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