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SN53 HNR

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,805 mi
Last recorded74,805 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 HNR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2020 74,805 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,966 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 73,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged at connection to flexy inadequately clipped & centre of flexy (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexy (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 73,917 miles

Fuel hose leaking fuel hose above tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy junction (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury spare wheel carrier bolts protruding.(wheel removed) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at junction to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre worn inner tread & small cracks in tread.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,213 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,653 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,477 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 70,462 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,275 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,153 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 63,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,106 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 58,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 53,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 46,649 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 46,649 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,901 miles

both front tyres worn at edges

both rear tyres getting worn

Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,542 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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SN53 HNR is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SN53 HNR, 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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SN53 HNR is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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