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SV53 TVW

2003 Isuzu Tf

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

57,015 mi
Last recorded57,015 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Tf76,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 TVW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 57,015 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 57,000 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross Member at nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 56,271 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 56,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,173 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 54,110 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 54,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing Link broken (2.4.G.3b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 51,474 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 51,473 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,165 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 48,002 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,097 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

both front tyres walls cracked

Fail 24 Aug 2012 44,097 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

both front tyres walls cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,339 miles

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)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 40,250 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 9 Sep 2010 36,379 miles

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 36,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 9 Sep 2009 33,420 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 33,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,519 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 28,448 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,389 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,097 miles

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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SV53 TVW is a 2003 Isuzu Tf in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SV53 TVW, 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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SV53 TVW is a 2003 Isuzu Tf, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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