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SP03 THU

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,357 mi
Last recorded109,357 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 THU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 109,357 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 101,915 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 7 Mar 2017 95,796 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 90,591 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 90,581 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure nearside and offside front insecure at mounting at roll bar (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure offside rear light unit insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,961 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 82,951 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 78,049 miles

offside rear bumper slightly insucure

Fail 28 Jan 2014 78,044 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear bumper slightly insucure

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,467 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 69,435 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 65,709 miles

os front indecator lens broken

Fail 20 Jun 2011 65,689 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 60,137 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 52,125 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 42,068 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 30,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edger advise replacement

Fail 6 Feb 2007 30,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside & nearside front tyres worn on outer edge advise replacement

Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,862 miles

Front exhaust flexy joint has some wear.

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 THU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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