2003 Iris.bus Iveco Daily 2.8L Diesel · LT52 PXF

This Iveco Daily failed its most recent MOT on 26 October 2023, and with no subsequent pass recorded, the vehicle is currently unroadworthy. The maintenance trend is clearly worsening. The 2023 failure list is extensive and includes a seriously damaged offside obligatory mirror, an ABS warning lamp, a major exhaust leak from a corroded box, a parking brake operating at less than 50 percent efficiency, hydraulic fluid leaking excessively from a repaired pipe, and front suspension arm ball joint dust covers severely deteriorated on both sides. Several of these faults, particularly the exhaust leak, parking brake deficiency, and hydraulic leak, were also flagged in the 2021 failure, suggesting long-standing issues were never properly resolved. The dash lights were also non-functional, which means critical warning indicators are obscured from the driver. The mileage data is too sparse to draw firm conclusions about annual usage, but the available readings tell a narrow story. Between the September 2020 pass at 216,372 miles and the September 2021 failure at 216,679 miles, the vehicle covered only 307 miles in twelve months, indicating prolonged stationary use. The 2022 pass and fail both recorded 216,740 miles, confirming the vehicle sat unused for at least a year. No mileage has been recorded since July 2022, so the current reading is unknown. The underside surface rust noted in 2022 due to standing further supports extended periods of inactivity, which accelerates corrosion on brake lines, fuel lines, and structural mounts. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the front suspension and steering components, specifically the tie bar ball joint dust covers flagged in both 2021 and 2023, as deteriorated covers allow ingress of dirt and moisture leading to premature joint failure. The front brake discs were noted as worn, pitted, or scored in 2023, and combined with the severely deficient parking brake, the entire braking system demands a thorough check of calipers, cables, and rear brake condition. The exhaust system requires close inspection for corrosion, particularly the box area cited as blowing in 2023. The hydraulic fluid leak from a previously repaired pipe should be traced to its source, as this could indicate a failing master cylinder, servo, or deteriorated flexible hoses. Structural integrity is the most pressing concern. The 2023 test flagged front inner wing corrosion visible from beneath the engine bay, and the 2022 advisory noted underside surface rust from standing. On a 2003 vehicle with this pattern of neglect, corrosion is likely more extensive than what a surface inspection reveals. Buyers should have the vehicle raised on a lift to examine chassis rails, cross-members, outriggers, and body mount points, particularly around the front subframe area where the insecure mounting fixing was noted. The repeated tyre tread advisories across multiple tests suggest tracking or alignment issues may also be present, warranting a suspension geometry check before any purchase.