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FV04 VTU

2004 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

120,098 mi
Last recorded120,098 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Trooper102,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 VTU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 120,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 117,091 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 114,345 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 111,351 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 108,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 106,955 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 106,082 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 104,520 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 99,869 miles

Nearside Rear tyreis perished

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 92,195 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2016 87,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 83,119 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 83,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 75,788 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 66,812 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,727 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,485 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,364 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 29,080 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,858 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 21,465 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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FV04 VTU is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FV04 VTU, 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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What year was FV04 VTU registered?

FV04 VTU is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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