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FL53 UVG

2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,131 mi
Last recorded136,131 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB79,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 UVG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation Dt SWB
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 136,131 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 129,595 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 121,013 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 121,013 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 112,498 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 103,222 miles

DIESEL FUMES FROM ENGINE BAY AREA BUT NOT LEAKS APPARENT AT TIME OF TEST

DRIVE BELT VERY LOOSE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 103,222 miles

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

DIESEL FUMES FROM ENGINE BAY AREA BUT NOT LEAKS APPARENT AT TIME OF TEST

DRIVE BELT VERY LOOSE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 91,665 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 81,292 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,100 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 74,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 3 Nov 2011 72,830 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 65,911 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,636 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 49,186 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,901 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,649 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB?

Based on 1,814 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
5,234
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 42
position lamp(s) not working 37
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FL53 UVG is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 79,897 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL53 UVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FL53 UVG is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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