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DY52 DME

2003 Isuzu Tf

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

128,158 mi
Last recorded128,158 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Tf76,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 DME
MakeIsuzu
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2024 128,158 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member at brake compensator (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tub floor and cross members heavily corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 124,612 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Various body corrosion.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 124,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Various body corrosion.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 120,934 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened tub mount points corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2022 120,872 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Body corrosion, Inner front wings, rear tub and mounts heavily corroded

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Center to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General age related suspension component corrosion

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust hanger insecure but system still adeqeutly supported

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy corrosion to parts of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 116,797 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s o/s inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to chassis

Fail 1 Sep 2021 116,797 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s o/s inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to chassis

Pass 2 Sep 2020 114,768 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 114,768 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 111,999 miles

Body corrosion also has been wax oiled

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear covered with wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and rear and heavily wax oiled (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General suspension component corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 111,955 miles

Underside heavy corrosion

Body has slight corrosion Inner arches and underside (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/s and N/s (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Filler neck corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2018 111,921 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower shocker mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement swinging shackle (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement swinging shackle (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers smearing (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint rear prop shaft (front UJ slight play) (2.4.G.4b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes from tank too engine area corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front most body mount, body & chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch too bulk head corroded (engine bay) (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower shocker mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front most body mount, body & chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear shocker casing excessively corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete chassis from middle too rear heavily corroded &the under side of the vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion from centre too rear chassis badly corroded (6.1.A.1)

fuel filler pipes heavily corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 111,909 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 111,909 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 111,850 miles

Chassis is heavily corroded in places

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 111,839 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 105,999 miles

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

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

chassis slight corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2012 99,119 miles

rear chassis corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2012 99,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear chassis corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2011 88,232 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 88,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Tf?

Based on 43,907 MOT tests across 3,289 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
3,289
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 1,460
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,211
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 1,004
fog lamp not working 960
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 787
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DY52 DME is a 2003 Isuzu Tf in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 76,073 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 Tf fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 1,460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY52 DME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY52 DME is a 2003 Isuzu Tf, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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