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DA03 NLG

2003 Isuzu Tf

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,029 mi
Last recorded156,029 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Tf76,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 NLG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 156,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 156,025 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 149,506 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 149,504 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 139,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 128,243 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 123,214 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 117,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 115,274 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 108,038 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 108,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 98,286 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 91,801 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 91,801 miles

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 82,866 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 82,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 82,659 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 82,659 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 642,876 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Tf?

Based on 43,907 MOT tests across 3,289 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
3,289
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 1,460
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,211
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 1,004
fog lamp not working 960
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 787
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DA03 NLG is a 2003 Isuzu Tf in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 76,073 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Tf fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 1,460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA03 NLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA03 NLG is a 2003 Isuzu Tf, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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