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YT53 ECJ

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

168,764 mi
Last recorded168,764 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ECJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 168,764 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 167,329 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 167,310 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to the rear spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 165,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 160,678 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 2.5mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 160,678 miles

Central Rear Fuel pipe leaking the rubber hose infront of the tank has a slight leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is perished (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 2.5mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 152,934 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 152,929 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability upper wish bone mounting bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability upper wish bone bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front near side battery bracket missing

Pass 12 Aug 2017 150,076 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust silencer has non standard fitment but is secure

unable to check rear seat belts due to seat being folded down

Fail 12 Aug 2017 150,076 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust silencer has non standard fitment but is secure

unable to check rear seat belts due to seat being folded down

Pass 17 Aug 2016 138,585 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 138,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (245/70x16) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 120,182 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 120,182 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 113,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 101,658 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 86,400 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 86,308 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 74,835 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 67,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,264 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 46,003 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 46,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 35,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,094 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 25,837 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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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YT53 ECJ is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YT53 ECJ, 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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YT53 ECJ is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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