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SK05 WLE

2005 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,629 mi
Last recorded154,629 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Trooper111,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 WLE
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 154,629 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 152,174 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 149,380 miles

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

nearside park brake effort low

Fail 30 Mar 2022 149,380 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside park brake effort low

Pass 25 Mar 2021 143,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 143,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 139,898 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 139,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 134,395 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 133,271 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 133,271 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 131,932 miles

engine oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 130,494 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2014 130,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 128,350 miles

EMISSIONS SMOKE POOR

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 128,350 miles

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

Oil leak

EMISSIONS SMOKE POOR

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 128,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 128,074 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2012 121,449 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 112,305 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 112,305 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 98,927 miles

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

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2009 43,281 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,114 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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SK05 WLE is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK05 WLE, 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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SK05 WLE is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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