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YJ03 HCF

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,999 mi
Last recorded136,999 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 HCF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 136,999 miles

heavily covered in mud underneath

Pass 10 Sep 2020 123,514 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 122,535 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 115,452 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 115,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 105,325 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 105,285 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 97,646 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 88,029 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2016 88,028 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, onto load sensing valve above chassis plate (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

engine management light on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,020 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,407 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 85,407 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 75,172 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 74,969 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,997 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 67,997 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,507 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,802 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 53,784 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,849 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,454 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,381 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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YJ03 HCF is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YJ03 HCF, 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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YJ03 HCF is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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