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YJ03 HFR

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,264 mi
Last recorded85,264 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 HFR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 85,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle has multiple areas of advanced corrosion around chassis and suspension components front and rear.

Fail 31 Oct 2018 84,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 70 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle has multiple areas of advanced corrosion around chassis and suspension components front and rear.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chassis showing multiple areas of advanced corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2017 80,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion step (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

chassis showing multiple areas of advanced corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,709 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,621 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 67,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front side step insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,726 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 64,076 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 64,076 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,858 miles

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

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 10 Jun 2013 60,797 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,570 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 53,365 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 53,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,603 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 48,603 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 48,538 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight hole in exhaust

Pass 15 Jun 2009 44,017 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,996 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 38,993 miles

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

both front tyres have slight cracks on outside edge

Pass 9 Jul 2007 33,058 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 32,701 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 25,652 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 HFR is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HFR, 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 HFR is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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