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FY03 EWJ

2003 Isuzu Tf

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,605 mi
Last recorded89,605 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Tf76,073 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 EWJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2015 89,605 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 76,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

o/s/r light clutster casing damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,589 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r light clutster casing damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,600 miles

both rear light clusters damaged but not affecting the output of light

Fail 3 Apr 2013 70,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear light clusters damaged but not affecting the output of light

Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,955 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 65,955 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,176 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,930 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 57,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 52,030 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 52,030 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,963 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 47,963 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 40,628 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 35,370 miles

TYRES WERE WELL BELOW REQUIRED PRESSURE CAUSING ABNORMAL WEAR. PRESSURES ARE FRONT 2.0 bar AND REAR 2.7 bar. NOT 20 AND 27 psi.TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Fail 10 Apr 2006 35,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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FY03 EWJ is a 2003 Isuzu Tf in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FY03 EWJ, 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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FY03 EWJ is a 2003 Isuzu Tf, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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