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VU04 KZG

2004 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 3494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,829 mi
Last recorded96,829 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Trooper102,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 KZG
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 96,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 95,955 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 95,955 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 94,718 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 94,703 miles

Nearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 93,256 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 89,110 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 89,110 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 86,287 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 86,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 82,526 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 82,526 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,215 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 78,215 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 73,850 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 73,791 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from comp valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 69,343 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 69,343 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 65,365 miles

Check Engine Light On

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,016 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,612 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,804 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,945 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,417 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,102 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,481 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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VU04 KZG is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 3,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VU04 KZG, 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 VU04 KZG registered?

VU04 KZG is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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The MOT history for VU04 KZG shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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