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DX03 LME

2003 Isuzu Tf

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,624 mi
Last recorded108,624 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Tf76,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 LME
MakeIsuzu
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 108,624 miles

Both front brake pipe ends and brake hose ferrules corroded

Both rear light units damaged

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease and dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2018 108,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))

Both front brake pipe ends and brake hose ferrules corroded

Both rear light units damaged

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease and dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2017 105,454 miles

Chassis and underside components showing corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to dirt and grease

both rear light units damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2017 105,454 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Chassis and underside components showing corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to dirt and grease

both rear light units damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2016 100,879 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 90,010 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear out rigger corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 89,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear out rigger corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 84,127 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,898 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 77,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,192 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,594 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 66,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 60,776 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,008 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 55,008 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 50,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 50,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 38,361 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,351 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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DX03 LME is a 2003 Isuzu Tf in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DX03 LME, 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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DX03 LME is a 2003 Isuzu Tf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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