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SJ03 AWC

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,779 mi
Last recorded104,779 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 AWC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2022 104,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slightly corroded in various locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2022 104,779 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various locations slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,781 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 88,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Less than 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 88,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Less than 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,332 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,927 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to axle junction (3.6.B.4e)

Slight cracking in nearside rear tyre tread

Slight play in top of steering column

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 85,925 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to axle junction (3.6.B.4e)

Slight cracking in nearside rear tyre tread

Slight play in top of steering column

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,337 miles

Air Con belt tensioner pulley seized up

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre at 2mm, wearing on inner edge and perishing

Oil leak ()

furthest two rear seats removed at time of test

slight play in steering column

Fail 17 Jun 2016 77,337 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Air Con belt tensioner pulley seized up

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre at 2mm, wearing on inner edge and perishing

Oil leak ()

furthest two rear seats removed at time of test

slight play in steering column

Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,049 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 69,026 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 65,635 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 59,132 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 59,132 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,023 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 47,288 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 47,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 42,731 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,342 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,945 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 26,963 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 22,366 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,366 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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SJ03 AWC is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ03 AWC, 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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SJ03 AWC is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 5 May 2003.

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