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BU53 KGK

2003 Isuzu Nkr

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,226 mi
Last recorded144,226 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Nkr86,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 KGK
MakeIsuzu
ModelNkr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 144,226 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Steering slightly stiff

Pass 18 Oct 2023 142,830 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 136,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 136,069 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 131,998 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 128,329 miles

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

front bumper loose

front king pins play

rear exhaust pipe

Fail 14 Oct 2020 128,329 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front bumper loose

front king pins play

rear exhaust pipe

Pass 20 Sep 2019 125,692 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 125,676 miles

Emissions not tested unable to get a reading front pipe broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 121,180 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 121,161 miles

Front Fuel tank insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong cut off (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened outer face cracked (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened outer face cracked (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside door step broke away

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 116,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

plastic under body guards,fitted front wheel arch areas

Pass 29 Jan 2016 113,030 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 109,355 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 104,953 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 100,658 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 96,710 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 92,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 88,904 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror broken.

tape fitted to nearside headlamp,to correct cut off.

Pass 2 Jan 2009 85,276 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 69,759 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 52,132 miles

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Nkr?

Based on 12,716 MOT tests across 902 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
902
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 344
Brake pipe excessively corroded 335
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BU53 KGK is a 2003 Isuzu Nkr in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Nkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 86,812 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Nkr fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 469 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 KGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Nkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Nkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU53 KGK is a 2003 Isuzu Nkr, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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