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FV05 UBY

2005 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,331 mi
Last recorded159,331 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Trooper111,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 UBY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 159,331 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front prop, rear UJ (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2023 159,331 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front prop, rear UJ (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comp to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2021 155,434 miles

General corrosion of underside of the vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2021 155,434 miles

General corrosion of underside of the vehicle

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 142,301 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 134,650 miles

parking brake lever little reserve travel

under body corrosion

under body under sealed

Fail 16 Aug 2018 134,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake lever little reserve travel

under body corrosion

under body under sealed

Pass 30 Aug 2017 125,694 miles

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

both nearside tyres have small cuts to sidewall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 125,630 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both nearside tyres have small cuts to sidewall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 122,605 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering components

Fail 20 Jul 2016 122,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear coil springs corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 120,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded most feed pipes (3.6.B.2c)

severe oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 120,187 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded most feed pipes (3.6.B.2c)

severe oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 110,105 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 89,083 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 71,788 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 71,788 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,383 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,525 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 47,429 miles

slight unbalance front brakes lower offside

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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FV05 UBY is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV05 UBY, 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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What year was FV05 UBY registered?

FV05 UBY is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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