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HJ52 VDE

2003 Isuzu Nkr

Yellow Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

93,616 mi
Last recorded93,616 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Nkr86,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 VDE
MakeIsuzu
ModelNkr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 93,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust brake area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 93,603 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Central Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured tow bar electrics (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak around exhaust brake (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in king pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 91,602 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 91,602 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 90,023 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 90,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 86,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 83,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' various (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 83,218 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' various (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 78,217 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 78,217 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,068 miles

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f side marker light missing

n/s/r side marker light not working

Fail 5 Aug 2014 74,068 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f side marker light missing

n/s/r side marker light not working

Fail 29 Jul 2013 70,184 miles

Engine oil leak

N/S/F side marker missing

N/S/R side marker not working

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PAS fluid leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 70,184 miles

Engine oil leak

N/S/F side marker missing

N/S/R side marker not working

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

PAS fluid leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 67,077 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,077 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 63,809 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 63,809 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,970 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 59,970 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 56,246 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 52,597 miles

side distance marker lamps inop

Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,345 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 47,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,471 miles

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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HJ52 VDE is a 2003 Isuzu Nkr in Yellow with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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 HJ52 VDE, 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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HJ52 VDE is a 2003 Isuzu Nkr, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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