2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Isuzu Trooper MOT pass rate and common faults

156 MOT tests in 2024. 60.3% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time60.3%
Failed or needed repairs39.7%
Typical mileage at test129,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 156 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.3%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.8%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.8%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.2%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working3.2%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  10. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes32.7%
  2. Lights & electrics23.1%
  3. Body & chassis21.8%
  4. Suspension21.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.0%
  7. Tyres3.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.3%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.2%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play11.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Isuzu Trooper?

In 2024, 60.3% of 2005 Isuzu Trooper cars passed their MOT first time, across 156 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Isuzu Trooper?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 Isuzu Trooper reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).