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VX03 OEL

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,256 mi
Last recorded91,256 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 OEL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 91,256 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 87,214 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front fog lights not working

Pass 23 Jul 2020 85,704 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

body, chassis and suspension surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2020 85,704 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing .corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 brake pipes in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body, chassis and suspension surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2019 83,577 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 1 Aug 2018 81,270 miles

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

slight oil leak

surface corroded on chassis

Pass 26 Jul 2017 76,197 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,079 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 18 Jul 2016 69,832 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,935 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 54,095 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,930 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 50,930 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,126 miles

slight play in : steering coloumn & osf wheel bearing

Fail 21 Sep 2012 46,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in : steering coloumn & osf wheel bearing

Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,483 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 43,432 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 43,432 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,399 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 40,399 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,581 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,027 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 27,463 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 18,709 miles

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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VX03 OEL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX03 OEL, 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 VX03 OEL registered?

VX03 OEL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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