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YR05 ZVJ

2005 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,505 mi
Last recorded123,505 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Trooper111,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 ZVJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 123,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 116,999 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

all rear seats not in use at time of test

Fail 17 Jan 2024 116,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

all rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2023 113,993 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 113,993 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 108,083 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 108,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 102,092 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 102,090 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,903 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,852 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 97,852 miles

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 95,365 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 95,365 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,783 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 90,783 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 86,662 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,413 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 82,413 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,239 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,615 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 63,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,278 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 53,734 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 38,102 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,184 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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YR05 ZVJ is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YR05 ZVJ, 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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What year was YR05 ZVJ registered?

YR05 ZVJ is a 2005 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is YR05 ZVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 ZVJ shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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