MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
n/s headlamp aim just ok, water inside the headlamp
rear brake back plates corroded
rear diff has a slight weep from prop shaft seal
slight free play in steering box/system
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
n/s headlamp aim just ok, water inside the headlamp
rear brake back plates corroded
rear diff has a slight weep from prop shaft seal
slight free play in steering box/system
brake and clutch pedal rubbers deteriorated
general body damage
rear light units repaired
rear shocker outer casings deteriorated
slight oil leak
slight play in o/s front arb linkage
slight weep from rear diff and n/s half shaft seal
weep from the power steering system
body work in general poor condition and various damage, ok at time of test
centre rear belt in op
child seat fitted to o/s rear seat
front fog light switch faulty
o/s front washer jet just ok
slight cracking o/s rear tyre valve
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer snapped off (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
body work in general poor condition and various damage, ok at time of test
centre rear belt in op
child seat fitted to o/s rear seat
front fog light switch faulty
o/s front washer jet just ok
slight cracking o/s rear tyre valve
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
headlamp wiper blades deteriated
n/s rear shock absorber outer casing damaged
o/s reg plate light damaged but fully functional
rear light lense repaired with tape
rear wiper blade deteriated
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (7.1.2)
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both the n/s and o/s are damaged (1.1.A.3e)
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both n/s and o/s brake lights damaged, white light showing (1.2.1e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
headlamp wiper blades deteriated
n/s rear shock absorber outer casing damaged
o/s reg plate light damaged but fully functional
rear prop shaft seal into rear diff leaking
rear wiper blade deteriated
slight play in the o/s front wheel bearing
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge and n/s front worn on outer edge
o/s rear brake back plate corroded
o/s rear wheel arch trim missing
rear shocker outer casings deteriated
slight play/movement in the steering wheel column
Nearside 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 position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge and n/s front worn on outer edge
o/s rear brake back plate corroded
o/s rear wheel arch trim missing
rear shocker outer casings deteriated
slight play/movement in the steering wheel column
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear bumper light unit damaged and repaired, just ok at time of test.
offside rear tyre worn inner edge and cracking
rear diff leaking oil
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre worn inner edge and cracking
rear diff leaking oil
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nearside rear light unit repaired just up to mot standard
nearside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded
no rear washer
rear diff leaking
rear wiper deteriorated
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front outer cv boots deteriated and n/s drive shaft has bailing twine wrapped around it
damage to o/s front and rear corners and front number plate
front fog light switch faulty
n/s front headlamp repaired
n/s rear shocker outer cover deteriated
o/s rear anti roll bar linkage deteriated
rear lights all repaired with coloured tape
under side of vehicle very dirty
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front outer cv boots deteriated and n/s drive shaft has bailing twine wrapped around it
damage to o/s front and rear corners and front number plate
front fog light switch faulty
n/s rear shocker outer cover deteriated
o/s rear anti roll bar linkage deteriated
under side of vehicle very dirty
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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YJ53 CTY is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 YJ53 CTY, 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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YJ53 CTY is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 October 2003.
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