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YJ53 EWV

2003 Isuzu Trooper SWB

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,811 mi
Last recorded119,811 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper SWB101,830 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 EWV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper SWB
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2023 119,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2021 116,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 111,213 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 111,213 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 10,938 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 104,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 104,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 97,807 miles

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 13 May 2016 95,238 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2016 95,238 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,156 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perrished

Fail 7 Apr 2015 90,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perrished

Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,298 miles

brake pipes have been greased

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2012 71,740 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2011 64,915 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,234 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,865 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,336 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,603 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 28,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s mirror poor condition

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2006 18,092 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper SWB?

Based on 1,614 MOT tests across 376 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,851
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 173
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 119
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 105
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 92
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YJ53 EWV is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper SWB in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 101,830 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 SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ53 EWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Trooper SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ53 EWV is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper SWB, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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