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SG53 CFM

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,042 mi
Last recorded139,042 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 CFM
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 139,042 miles

Chassis heavily undersealed

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 137,770 miles

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

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2022 135,874 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 134,386 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 132,450 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 130,641 miles

both rear back plates missing

outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Sep 2018 127,856 miles

both outer sills have covers fitted

both rear brake back plates missing

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 14 Sep 2018 127,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer sills have covers fitted

both rear brake back plates missing

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Sep 2017 124,070 miles

both outer sills have covers fitted

both rear brake back plates missing

under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 7 Sep 2017 124,070 miles

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

both outer sills have covers fitted

both rear brake back plates missing

under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Aug 2016 120,244 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 116,485 miles

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

all brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2014 112,657 miles

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

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

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

Oil Leak(s)

Play In Adjustable Steering Column

Slight Play In Both Rear Half Shafts

Vehicle Undersealed

Fail 15 Sep 2014 112,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak(s)

Play In Adjustable Steering Column

Slight Play In Both Rear Half Shafts

Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 11 Sep 2013 108,557 miles

Brake Pipes Coated In Grease

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2013 108,557 miles

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

Brake Pipes Coated In Grease

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Steering Wheel Has Play In Locked Position

Pass 24 Sep 2012 102,914 miles

All fuel lines corroded.

All rear brake pipes corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 102,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

All fuel lines corroded.

All rear brake pipes corroded.

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

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 98,250 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,986 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 77,819 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 70,036 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 60,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,709 miles

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

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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SG53 CFM is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SG53 CFM, 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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What year was SG53 CFM registered?

SG53 CFM is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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