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VK53 MMV

2003 Isuzu Pick-up 4X4 Td LWB

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,240 mi
Last recorded54,240 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Pick-up 4X4 Td LWB73,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 MMV
MakeIsuzu
ModelPick-up 4X4 Td LWB
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 54,240 miles

n/s/rear lens damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2022 54,074 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 54,062 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 53,590 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 53,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing rusted (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 52,599 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 52,592 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 51,451 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 51,451 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 49,445 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 46,234 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 46,234 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,361 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,036 miles

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

o/s/front bumper coroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 40,036 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

o/s/front bumper coroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,558 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 34,558 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,688 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 31,688 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,414 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,640 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,705 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,424 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,432 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 10,656 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Pick-up 4X4 Td LWB?

Based on 2,849 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
6,064
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 133
fog lamp not working 101
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 99
Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement 96
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VK53 MMV is a 2003 Isuzu Pick-up 4X4 Td LWB in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Pick-up 4X4 Td LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 73,254 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 Pick-up 4X4 Td LWB fails its MOT is leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK53 MMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Pick-up 4X4 Td LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Pick-up 4X4 Td LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK53 MMV registered?

VK53 MMV is a 2003 Isuzu Pick-up 4X4 Td LWB, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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