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SJ54 JCX

2004 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,666 mi
Last recorded126,666 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Trooper102,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 JCX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 126,666 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 126,666 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to Exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 120,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 120,690 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 116,713 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 116,542 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 112,678 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 112,311 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak bad (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 108,512 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 104,825 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 104,750 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2020 100,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 96,326 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 90,169 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 84,738 miles

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

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

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

tyres deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2016 83,083 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 83,080 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 83,021 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 83,021 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 81,254 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 81,254 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 79,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 79,807 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,792 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 47,867 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 47,858 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on brake discs

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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SJ54 JCX 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 61.5%.

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 SJ54 JCX, 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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What year was SJ54 JCX registered?

SJ54 JCX is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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