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YX53 PFE

2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,001 mi
Last recorded121,001 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB81,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 PFE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation Dt LWB
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2018 121,001 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member, boot floor and chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 109,964 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Nov 2016 97,576 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 83,483 miles

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

cat heat sheild insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2015 83,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

cat heat sheild insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2014 74,813 miles

rear diff oil seal leaking

Fail 9 Jun 2014 74,783 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2013 67,559 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 67,519 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 61,592 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 61,590 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2011 55,605 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 50,166 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp glass chipped

Fail 24 May 2010 50,086 miles

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

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s headlamp glass chipped

Pass 14 May 2009 44,879 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 44,879 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2008 40,341 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f head light lens has chip

Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,070 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,408 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
Full Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB reliability report

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YX53 PFE is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YX53 PFE, 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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YX53 PFE is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt LWB, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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