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VU53 LWJ

2003 Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,254 mi
Last recorded146,254 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB75,477 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 LWJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelPick-up 4X2 Td LWB
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 146,254 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2013 146,105 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 134,007 miles

cuts in o/s n/s front tyres

Pass 3 Jan 2012 120,849 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 107,071 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 106,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 92,232 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 92,229 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 77,342 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,971 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 54,530 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB?

Based on 2,166 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
6,141
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
fog lamp not working 77
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 54
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 46
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VU53 LWJ is a 2003 Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 75,477 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 4X2 Td LWB fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU53 LWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU53 LWJ registered?

VU53 LWJ is a 2003 Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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The MOT history for VU53 LWJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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