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BJ55 YMR

2005 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,762 mi
Last recorded143,762 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Trooper111,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YMR
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 143,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 143,750 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 139,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 139,878 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 135,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 135,801 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected hole in lamp (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing one nut on each wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 129,554 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 129,533 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 123,627 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 117,285 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 117,280 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 110,668 miles

All underside brake pipes covered in grease

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over top of chassis to brake basis valve brake pipes corroded but unable to inspect fully (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 110,664 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underside brake pipes covered in grease

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over top of chassis to brake basis valve brake pipes corroded but unable to inspect fully (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 106,243 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 100,395 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 95,247 miles

Front tyres perished on sidewalls

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 90,863 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 86,890 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,226 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 77,951 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 77,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,265 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 66,818 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,747 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,100 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,578 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper?

Based on 362,452 MOT tests across 33,962 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,567
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
33,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,164
position lamp(s) not working 10,697
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,634
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,961
constant velocity joint gaiter split 9,918
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BJ55 YMR is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 111,440 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 YMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ55 YMR is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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