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VU03 KPE

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

184,412 mi
Last recorded184,412 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 KPE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 184,412 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 184,411 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 179,046 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slitle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 179,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slitle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 172,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 165,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 155,802 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 155,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from brake load valve to rear axle flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 147,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipe very corrored (7.2.2)

washer swicth stiff to use

Pass 15 Jul 2016 137,431 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

steering box damp

Fail 15 Jul 2016 137,431 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

steering box damp

Pass 16 Jul 2015 127,285 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 127,276 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 119,231 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 110,106 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 99,074 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 89,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 78,741 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,572 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 58,496 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 29 Jul 2008 58,476 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,836 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 47,832 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 37,551 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 37,551 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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VU03 KPE is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU03 KPE, 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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What year was VU03 KPE registered?

VU03 KPE is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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