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L973 GFJ

2005 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,096 mi
Last recorded162,096 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Trooper111,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 GFJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 162,096 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 162,096 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 31 May 2024 161,972 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear seats missing

Pass 19 Mar 2021 161,933 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 161,919 miles

diesel pipes front to rears rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2019 161,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2018 161,589 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

front brake pads may be getting low difficult to see.

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2017 161,412 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2016 161,305 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 159,789 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 158,482 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2014 158,482 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2013 148,601 miles

Drivers sunvisor removed.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear pads maybe low, difficult to see.

Rear seats in boot not fitted at time of test.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 148,596 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drivers sunvisor removed.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear pads maybe low, difficult to see.

Rear seats in boot not fitted at time of test.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 139,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Feb 2012 139,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Feb 2011 130,672 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 123,899 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly mis-shaped on inner edges

timing belt replacement light staying on.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 123,893 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly mis-shaped on inner edges

timing belt replacement light staying on.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 113,171 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 101,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 88,235 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 74,457 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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L973 GFJ is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L973 GFJ, 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 L973 GFJ registered?

L973 GFJ is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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