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2004 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,623 mi
Last recorded160,623 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB84,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 VSE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation Dt SWB
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 160,623 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 32,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 139,973 miles

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

Front Lower Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside lower ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis near trailing arm and shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 137,768 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 134,074 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 126,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2018 126,169 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damaged (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearings not tested due to both brakes binding

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 118,029 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 118,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 109,444 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 109,444 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 102,590 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 102,589 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,543 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 94,542 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,685 miles

Air Bag Lamp Illuminated

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 86,685 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Air Bag Lamp Illuminated

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 79,026 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 71,173 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 60,418 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 50,760 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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VN04 VSE is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 84,564 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 SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN04 VSE, 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 22 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VN04 VSE is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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