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YJ53 CTY

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,911 mi
Last recorded165,911 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 CTY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 165,911 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 165,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 151,373 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 140,055 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 140,055 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 131,542 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 131,539 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 120,719 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 120,716 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 108,608 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 108,604 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 98,453 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 90,115 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 90,115 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 80,758 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 68,766 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 68,766 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,113 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 56,113 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,442 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,107 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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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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