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FD52 DAU

2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,477 mi
Last recorded121,477 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB81,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 DAU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation Dt LWB
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 121,477 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 115,045 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 111,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 111,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 107,857 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 107,856 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 104,923 miles

Engine Light On

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 104,912 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Engine Light On

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 102,570 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 98,088 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 98,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil on min

Pass 3 Feb 2017 93,807 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 93,804 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,484 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 89,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag w/l on

Fail 14 Mar 2013 85,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag w/l on

Pass 6 Mar 2012 82,110 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2011 79,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,946 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 66,139 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 66,139 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2007 44,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 32,629 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 32,629 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB?

Based on 4,772 MOT tests across 466 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
6,198
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 265
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
position lamp(s) not working 105
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 102
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FD52 DAU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,013 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 Trooper Citation Dt LWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD52 DAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FD52 DAU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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