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SN03 TZU

2003 Isuzu Tf

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,607 mi
Last recorded143,607 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Tf76,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 TZU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 143,607 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 135,615 miles

fuel tank damp/leaking

radiator badly deteriorated

slight play nearside front idler arm

Fail 29 Jul 2013 135,613 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel tank damp/leaking

radiator badly deteriorated

slight play nearside front pitman arm

Fail 16 Jul 2012 127,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hi Level brake lamp on canopy not working

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

tempory fuel cap

Pass 16 Jul 2012 127,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hi Level brake lamp on canopy not working

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

tempory fuel cap

Pass 5 Jul 2011 114,828 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 114,796 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 114,926 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 114,922 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 111,884 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 111,884 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

metal brake pipes from around & going forward from limiter valve are corroded & should be cleaned & protected or replaced

Pass 9 May 2008 107,034 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 May 2007 102,837 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2007 102,837 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front grill insecure

o/s & n/s rear shocker bottom bushes slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2006 94,422 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 94,422 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

How Reliable is the Isuzu Tf?

Based on 43,907 MOT tests across 3,289 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
3,289
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 1,460
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,211
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 1,004
fog lamp not working 960
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 787
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SN03 TZU is a 2003 Isuzu Tf in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 76,073 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 Tf fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 1,460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN03 TZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SN03 TZU registered?

SN03 TZU is a 2003 Isuzu Tf, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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