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FT04 RDV

2004 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,274 mi
Last recorded143,274 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Trooper102,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 RDV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 143,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 142,029 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 142,029 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 141,030 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 138,000 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 136,334 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 135,070 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 135,063 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 133,139 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front steering box slightly damp

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 22 Apr 2017 130,391 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 121,523 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 112,792 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 112,060 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 104,945 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 104,945 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 96,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 96,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 86,543 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 76,472 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 76,472 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 68,441 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 68,441 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,819 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,249 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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FT04 RDV is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 102,561 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 FT04 RDV, 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 22 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FT04 RDV is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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