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PE05 BUU

2005 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

28,469 mi
Last recorded28,469 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Trooper111,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 BUU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 28,469 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 26,025 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 23,405 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 21,883 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 21,537 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all chassis and rear inner sills showing corrosion

nearside and offside front brake back plates corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wings/inner wheel arches

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers being fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2021 21,532 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all chassis showing corrosion

nearside and offside front brake back plates corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills showing corrosion

nearside and offside rear inner wings/inner wheel arches showing corrosion

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers being fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2020 21,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside inner wings showing corrosion

all chassis showing corrosion

nearside and offside front inner wings/inner wheel arches showing corrosion

nearside and offside inner sills showing corrosion

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers being fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2020 21,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside inner wings showing corrosion

all chassis showing corrosion

nearside and offside front inner wings/inner wheel arches showing corrosion

nearside and offside inner sills showing corrosion

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers being fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2019 20,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all chassis showing corrosion

nearside and offside front inner wing/ inner wheel arches showing corrosion

nearside and offside rear inner wings/ inner wheel arches showing corrosion

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers being fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2018 20,210 miles

Front nearside and offside inner wings/inner wheel arches

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear nearside and offside inner wings/inner wheel arches showing corrosion

all chassis slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers being fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2018 20,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside inner wings/inner wheel arches

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear nearside and offside inner wings/inner wheel arches showing corrosion

all chassis slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers being fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 19,190 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016
Fail 1 Dec 2016 17,688 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 17,178 miles

offside front shock absorber not damping

Fail 9 Feb 2016 17,166 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

offside front shock absorber not damping

Pass 4 Feb 2015 14,925 miles

windscreen washers need additive to prevent freezing

Fail 3 Feb 2015 14,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen washers need additive to prevent freezing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 13,561 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 13,561 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 12,382 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 12,382 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 11,300 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 8,851 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 6,788 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 5,782 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 5,143 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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PE05 BUU is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PE05 BUU, 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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PE05 BUU is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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