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EK03 XTC

2003 Isuzu Tf

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,747 mi
Last recorded129,747 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Tf76,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 XTC
MakeIsuzu
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 129,747 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 125,645 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 125,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 121,874 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 121,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 118,009 miles

Nearside handbrake low on efficiency

Fail 8 Aug 2018 118,009 miles

Nearside handbrake low on efficiency

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 112,178 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 112,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 104,874 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 104,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 100,459 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 95,642 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 91,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 84,764 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 78,970 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 71,780 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 62,545 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 52,402 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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EK03 XTC 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 78.9%.

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 EK03 XTC, 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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What year was EK03 XTC registered?

EK03 XTC is a 2003 Isuzu Tf, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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