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YT54 AAU

2004 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

96,254 mi
Last recorded96,254 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Trooper102,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 AAU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 96,254 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 96,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 92,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 89,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 89,443 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 88,393 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 85,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all nearside and offside front, in wheel arch areas (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 85,831 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation both rear low effort (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all nearside and offside front, in wheel arch areas (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 85,264 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to/from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres perished and worn on edges

Fail 26 Mar 2020 85,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to/from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres perished and worn on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2019 84,436 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 84,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 82,393 miles

brake pipes greased

n/s front tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 10 Nov 2014 80,325 miles

Oil leak

corrossion on various brake pipes front + rear

Fail 30 Oct 2013 76,363 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 76,363 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,598 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Nov 2012 72,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Nov 2011 67,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 67,159 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,314 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 62,314 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,768 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

unable to see front or rear brake pad thickness

Fail 19 Oct 2009 56,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

unable to see front or rear brake pad thickness

Pass 8 Oct 2008 49,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,677 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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YT54 AAU is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 YT54 AAU, 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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YT54 AAU is a 2004 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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