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NU05 XNG

2005 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,800 mi
Last recorded74,800 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Trooper111,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 XNG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 74,800 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 pipes to junction box (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 74,797 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 pipes to junction box (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 68,340 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 68,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 63,172 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 57,056 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 53,077 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 49,214 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 49,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 46,428 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,620 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 40,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 40,609 miles

all 4 tyre walls cracking

Pass 20 May 2014 40,285 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,144 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 36,756 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,060 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 27,277 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,019 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 16,191 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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NU05 XNG is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NU05 XNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU05 XNG registered?

NU05 XNG is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is NU05 XNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU05 XNG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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