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SY53 MZX

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,451 mi
Last recorded110,451 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 MZX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 110,451 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 110,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 105,933 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 99,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak (engine area)

travel at hand brake lever

Pass 20 Aug 2013 93,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 93,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012

underside of veh coated with fresh coat of underseal

Pass 18 Aug 2011 84,199 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 78,635 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 78,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 71,039 miles

Brake pipe from rear load valve to flex hose corroded.

N/S and O/S Rear brake pipes corroded.

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

Rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 59,506 miles

chip in near side headlamp

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2007 47,754 miles

chip in near side front headlamp

screen washer switch stiff

Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,970 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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SY53 MZX is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY53 MZX, 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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SY53 MZX is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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