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NJ04 HMV

2004 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

157,827 mi
Last recorded157,827 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Trooper102,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 HMV
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 157,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill - Both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop - Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 152,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 139,323 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 136,652 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 123,649 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 116,840 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

several stone chips on windscreen

underbody of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 116,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

several stone chips on windscreen

underbody of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 116,523 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Chasis corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear floors slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 109,676 miles

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

n/s front wearing outer edge

slight blow on front exhaust blowing

Fail 24 Feb 2017 109,632 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front exhaust blowing

n/s front wearing outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 101,948 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight blow on exhaust flexable joint and centre box

Fail 26 Feb 2016 101,948 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight blow on exhaust flexable joint and centre box

Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,303 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Smell of fuel from under bonnet but unable to find a leak.

Fail 26 Feb 2015 94,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Smell of fuel from under bonnet but unable to find a leak.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 84,502 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 84,502 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 73,020 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 72,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front prop shaft universal joint excessive play.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,765 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 61,765 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,876 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 54,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,244 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 35,233 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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NJ04 HMV is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 NJ04 HMV, 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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NJ04 HMV is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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