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PJ05 XNU

2005 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,864 mi
Last recorded144,864 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Trooper111,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 XNU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 144,864 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 144,229 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated all sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all from brake servo to front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded all sides rear to brake servo (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed from brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed from brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from front flexi to middle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 136,677 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 136,677 miles

Emissions not tested black smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 128,907 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 119,897 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 119,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 113,519 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 112,142 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 108,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex hose to comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 104,369 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 104,347 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 97,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 94,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 91,283 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

Pass 16 May 2011 87,865 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 87,865 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 17 May 2010 73,746 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 73,746 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 51,292 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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PJ05 XNU is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ05 XNU, 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 PJ05 XNU registered?

PJ05 XNU is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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