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SP04 ZPU

2004 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,374 mi
Last recorded136,374 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Trooper102,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 ZPU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 136,374 miles

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

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

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

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

full underside of vehicle has a covering of underseal

Pass 31 Aug 2019 135,249 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis, all suspension components, brake flexi's and ridged pipes all heavily under sealed. Unable to assess condition

Fail 12 Aug 2019 135,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake pedal pressed light goes out (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis, all suspension components, brake flexi's and ridged pipes all heavily under sealed. Unable to assess condition

Pass 13 Aug 2018 133,478 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle heavily under sealed all suspension components, brake flexi's and ridged pipes also covered

Fail 13 Aug 2018 133,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle heavily under sealed all suspension components, brake flexi's and ridged pipes also covered

Pass 20 Jul 2017 129,578 miles

rear brake back plates and osf missing

Fail 18 Jul 2017 129,575 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake back plates and osf missing

Pass 14 Jun 2016 128,116 miles

nsr hand brake slightly weak on performance

osf brake back plate missing

rear brake back plates missing

Fail 14 Jun 2016 128,116 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

nsr hand brake slightly weak on performance

osf brake back plate missing

rear brake back plates missing

Pass 9 Apr 2015 122,969 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 122,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 118,618 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 118,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 113,442 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 107,416 miles

Oil leak

near side front fog light broken

Fail 26 Mar 2012 107,414 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

near side front fog light broken

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 93,829 miles

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

o/s and n/s front brake pipes undersealed

Pass 25 Mar 2010 77,181 miles

front brake pipes at o/s underseald

Pass 20 Mar 2009 65,766 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,961 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,722 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 36,722 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SP04 ZPU is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SP04 ZPU, 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 SP04 ZPU registered?

SP04 ZPU is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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