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SM55 HBO

2005 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,220 mi
Last recorded87,220 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Trooper111,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 HBO
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 87,220 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 87,220 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 78,804 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 78,803 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 78,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 77,618 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 74,725 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 71,638 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 71,632 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section feeding compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,276 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 18 Nov 2013 64,340 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,739 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,849 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 53,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,349 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 37,349 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 108,799 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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SM55 HBO is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM55 HBO, 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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SM55 HBO is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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