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OU03 ZVK

2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

195,619 mi
Last recorded195,619 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB79,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 ZVK
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Citation Dt SWB
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 195,619 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect corrosion to exterior casing (5.3.2 (d))

all brake pipes coated/undersealed

Pass 14 Apr 2023 184,370 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP BEFORE OBSTRUCTS DRIVERS VIEW (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH boarder line fail (PASSED and advised replace ASAP) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded / undersealed (chassis and body and brake and suspension components)

Pass 22 Apr 2022 179,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chasis nsf /osf suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 172,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 172,818 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 159,144 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 159,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 146,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight leak

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edged

home installed rear seating no adults belts fitted,

Fail 19 Apr 2019 146,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edged

home installed rear seating no adults belts fitted,

Pass 1 May 2018 135,561 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 135,561 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)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 121,092 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 121,069 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 114,053 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 114,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 108,333 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 97,398 miles

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

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

pin hole in o/s headlight-beam not effected

Pass 17 Apr 2013 92,680 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,211 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,823 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,821 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,731 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 62,525 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 54,108 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,000 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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OU03 ZVK is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OU03 ZVK, 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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OU03 ZVK is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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