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SO03 BHL

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,011 mi
Last recorded107,011 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 BHL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 107,011 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

all rear chassis slight corrosion

play in top steering column

rear inner sills slight corrosion around body mounts

Pass 21 Jan 2021 101,198 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 101,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 96,021 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect STRIP CHECK SOON (5.3.2 (b))

UNERBODY REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT DRY RUSTY INNER SILLS TO INNER ARCHES FRONT TO REAR

Fail 17 Jan 2020 96,021 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected FRONT TO REAR INNER TO OUTER SILLS HAVE 3 HOLES REQ ATTENTION WELD (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect STRIP CHECK SOON (5.3.2 (b))

UNERBODY REQ WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT DRY RUSTY INNER SILLS TO INNER ARCHES FRONT TO REAR

Pass 31 Dec 2018 92,077 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 91,405 miles

Rear disc pitted

Fail 10 Feb 2016 91,405 miles

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

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

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

Rear disc pitted

Fail 3 Feb 2015 91,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 91,379 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 90,152 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 87,204 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 87,204 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 83,043 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,722 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 68,384 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 68,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,977 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 48,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 May 2007 43,708 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 43,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 32,263 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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SO03 BHL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SO03 BHL, 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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SO03 BHL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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