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NX53 FVU

2003 Isuzu Nkr

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,332 mi
Last recorded130,332 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Nkr86,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 FVU
MakeIsuzu
ModelNkr
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 130,332 miles

Nearside Front track rod end rubber split

Offside wing mirror slightly cracked

exhaust pipe slight hole in

Fail 1 May 2026 130,330 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front track rod end rubber split

Offside wing mirror slightly cracked

exhaust pipe slight hole in

Pass 22 Apr 2025 128,888 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2020 125,156 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 124,813 miles

Central Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 121,024 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 113,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 113,746 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 108,569 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 105,251 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 105,247 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 103,462 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 100,039 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 100,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 94,616 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

centre seatbelt stalk damaged (plastic deformed by heat) & awkward to opperate

steering heavy without poweri rung

Fail 16 Feb 2011 94,592 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2010 87,827 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake effort low

reverse lamp/s not working

Pass 9 Sep 2008 82,456 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 68,348 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,790 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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NX53 FVU is a 2003 Isuzu Nkr in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NX53 FVU, 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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NX53 FVU is a 2003 Isuzu Nkr, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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