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NM53 YJK

2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,982 mi
Last recorded108,982 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB79,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM53 YJK
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation Dt SWB
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 108,982 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 108,982 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 107,124 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 106,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 94,975 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 87,023 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 87,023 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 82,143 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 82,143 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 79,971 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 79,971 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,704 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 77,700 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 70,163 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 70,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 65,390 miles

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

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

o/s parking brake performance low

Fail 23 Sep 2010 65,390 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s parking brake performance low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,663 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,054 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,559 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 41,559 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 31,521 miles

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

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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NM53 YJK is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NM53 YJK, 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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NM53 YJK is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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