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VK03 JSZ

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,868 mi
Last recorded161,868 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 JSZ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 161,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 146,297 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 146,297 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Front prop shaft uj

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coolent leek

Pass 30 Mar 2013 139,228 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 126,282 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 115,415 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 101,182 miles

Centre exhaust silencer touching crossmember at spare mounting

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords exposed

Fail 18 Feb 2010 101,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre exhaust silencer touching crossmember at spare mounting

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,468 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 71,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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VK03 JSZ is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VK03 JSZ, 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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VK03 JSZ is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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