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VX53 HTL

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,548 mi
Last recorded104,548 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 HTL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 104,548 miles

engine missfire tick over

oil level low

Fail 12 Jul 2017 104,521 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine missfire tick over

oil level low

Pass 9 Jul 2016 94,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and getting weak (2.7.3)

sleight knock top off steering column

Fail 7 Jul 2016 94,021 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and getting weak (2.7.3)

sleight knock top off steering column

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,541 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 84,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 71,336 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 66,940 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 66,940 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 63,114 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,114 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 56,545 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,960 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,748 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 22,027 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 22,027 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VX53 HTL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VX53 HTL, 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 VX53 HTL registered?

VX53 HTL is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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