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T55 HDN

2004 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

171,571 mi
Last recorded171,571 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Trooper102,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 HDN
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 171,571 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 171,571 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 171,203 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases just behind cat (cat broken) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill / wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front radiator support cross brace has a poor repair and corroded

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 154,750 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 154,720 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 146,903 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 146,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 132,045 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 132,045 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 129,651 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Aug 2019 129,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 113,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

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

brake back plates in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2017 101,432 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 94,681 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,365 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 79,965 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,965 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 75,897 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,897 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 73,193 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 73,193 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,767 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

airbag light illuminated

rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Aug 2011 69,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light illuminated

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 64,191 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 57,740 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 45,590 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,107 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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T55 HDN is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 T55 HDN, 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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T55 HDN is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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