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VA52 SDX

2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,241 mi
Last recorded124,241 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel95,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 SDX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Turbo Diesel
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 124,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 124,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 119,287 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 118,553 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 118,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 107,195 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 93,718 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 93,718 miles

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 87,475 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 78,652 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 67,657 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,235 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 61,235 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 57,601 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 57,401 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 47,034 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 47,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 33,751 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)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel?

Based on 3,602 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 217
position lamp(s) not working 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70
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VA52 SDX is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 95,997 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 Turbo Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA52 SDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA52 SDX is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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