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FE03 XEU

2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,558 mi
Last recorded124,558 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB81,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 XEU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation Dt LWB
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 124,558 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 113,942 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and front to back metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive vehicle under side and chassis very dirty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s front to back brake backing plates

Pass 2 Jul 2020 104,487 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 94,882 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake backing shied missing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front spot light brackets fitted without lights

Pass 3 May 2017 81,284 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 75,795 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 75,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 75,790 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,925 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 73,925 miles

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side step (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,418 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,115 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,004 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 55,701 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,398 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,194 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,743 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 32,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 25,543 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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FE03 XEU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE03 XEU, 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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FE03 XEU is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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