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YS03 XMC

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

194,610 mi
Last recorded194,610 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 XMC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 194,610 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill To Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill To Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 194,610 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill To Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill To Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 193,066 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 193,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 191,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 191,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 189,847 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 187,707 miles

Nearside Rear Could not test rear seats and seat belts due to seat being folded down

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak on rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 187,707 miles

Nearside Rear Could not test rear seats and seat belts due to seat being folded down

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak on rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 181,013 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 4 Jun 2017 181,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 175,474 miles

light cracking to all tyres

slight bind o/s front wheel

surface corrosion rear discs

Fail 13 Apr 2016 175,474 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

light cracking to all tyres

slight bind o/s front wheel

surface corrosion rear discs

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 172,025 miles

light cracking all 4 tyres

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 24 Mar 2014 167,446 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 167,446 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 163,801 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 163,801 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 160,022 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 155,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 132,150 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 117,972 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 104,125 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 104,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2006 81,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YS03 XMC is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YS03 XMC, 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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YS03 XMC is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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