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YP52 YFR

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,123 mi
Last recorded108,123 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 YFR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 108,123 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has been underseal

Pass 12 Dec 2024 105,951 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Dec 2023 103,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All...Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, floor pan, body mount areas, all suspension and all brake components

Heavy corrosion to chassis, out riggers and body mounts.....Replacement recommended

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 103,259 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Belt missing/trapped (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch, chassis mount as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door jamb/sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All...Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, floor pan, body mount areas, all suspension and all brake components

Heavy corrosion to chassis, out riggers and body mounts.....Replacement recommended

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 100,187 miles

Engine oil leak.

General chassis corrosion.

Fail 5 Dec 2022 100,183 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front of nearside front inner wheel arch. (marked with yellow paint) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front of offside front inner wheel arch. (marked with yellow paint) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre rear seat belt inaccessible/trapped. (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Main front to rear steel brake pipe union in front of rear axle leaking. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Rear of offside inner sill. (marked with yellow paint) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak.

General chassis corrosion.

Pass 26 Nov 2021 98,020 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 98,018 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body moun t (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength dr jam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,290 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 95,285 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 93,416 miles

all under floor and chassis legs corroded but not holed

Pass 8 Nov 2018 90,566 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 86,988 miles

slight noise o/s/f wheel suspect bearing

slight play in steering linkages

Pass 23 Nov 2016 83,787 miles

both rear tyres low

Fail 23 Nov 2016 83,787 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres low

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,831 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 76,715 miles

play in o/s/r drop link

Pass 12 Nov 2013 72,676 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 67,375 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,385 miles

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

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

cat has colasped

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,200 miles

Advise all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,424 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,076 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all brake pads half worn down

Pass 1 Dec 2007 42,667 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 42,639 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 33,563 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 28,916 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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YP52 YFR is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YP52 YFR, 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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YP52 YFR is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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