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SP03 THK

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,156 mi
Last recorded90,156 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 THK
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2021 90,156 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

sill covers fitted preventing inspection of outer sills

Pass 16 Jul 2020 83,053 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Jul 2020 83,050 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front number plate cracked

rear chassis and body mounts corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2019 82,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front number plate cracked

rear chassis and body mounts corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 81,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 81,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside some corrosoin

Fail 12 Jun 2017 81,141 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside some corrosoin

Pass 15 Jun 2016 90,845 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front seatbelt catch cover missing

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 80,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear part missing (7.1.2)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front seatbelt catch cover missing

Pass 22 May 2015 80,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers seat belt latch plastic cover missing

exhaust some corrosoin

Fail 22 May 2015 80,521 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers seat belt latch plastic cover missing

exhaust some corrosoin

Pass 16 May 2014 80,182 miles

drivers seat belt latch plastic cover missing,drivers door mirror outer plastic shell missing

Pass 23 May 2013 78,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 77,435 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 74,325 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 72,085 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OUTER COVER MISSING FROM DRIVERS SEAT BELT STALK

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 72,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Coolant leak

OUTER COVER MISSING FROM DRIVERS SEAT BELT STALK

Pass 13 May 2009 69,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 63,107 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,798 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 40,082 miles

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

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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SP03 THK is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SP03 THK, 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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SP03 THK is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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