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NCA 597

2005 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

166,679 mi
Last recorded166,679 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Trooper111,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCA 597
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 166,679 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 163,697 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 161,337 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened tailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 161,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system failed in brake roller (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front under tray deformed and rubbing on exhaust

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front of the wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake disc black plate missing

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front of the wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded missing a portion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 157,066 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 157,066 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 151,328 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 148,181 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 145,396 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 145,396 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 140,184 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 140,184 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 137,114 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 137,114 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 129,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 129,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 122,296 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 122,296 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 115,093 miles

Both front tyres cracked round side walls

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 115,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres cracked round side walls

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 109,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 102,901 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 102,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,215 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2011 85,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 70,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,728 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,910 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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NCA 597 is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 NCA 597, 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 NCA 597 registered?

NCA 597 is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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