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L42 YEY

2005 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

173,464 mi
Last recorded173,464 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Trooper111,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 YEY
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 173,464 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 173,464 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 173,464 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 173,464 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 173,464 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 173,464 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 173,464 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 173,464 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 173,464 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint up and down (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 173,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panhard rod pillar anchorage (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 173,464 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 173,464 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 173,464 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 173,464 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 173,464 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 173,464 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 171,057 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 171,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 160,395 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 151,236 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 138,147 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 138,147 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 125,131 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 110,795 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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L42 YEY is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L42 YEY, 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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L42 YEY is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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