Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Isuzu Trucks Nqr 70?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Isuzu Trucks Nqr 70?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Isuzu Trucks Nqr 70?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Isuzu Trucks Nqr 70?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Isuzu Trucks Nqr 70 (2004)

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2004 Isuzu Trucks Nqr 70

CarHunch has 594 2004 Isuzu Trucks Nqr 70 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 2004 Isuzu Trucks Nqr 70 doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Isuzu Trucks vehicles below.

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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

The 2004 Isuzu Trucks NQR 70 is exceptionally reliable, with a 90% first-time pass rate that significantly outperforms the UK average of 80%. However, 20% of vehicles in this cohort have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, which is a meaningful concern for a used truck purchase and warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

These trucks are hard-worked vehicles—the median mileage of 164,481 is substantial for a 20-year-old model, yet the average of only 0.03 failures per vehicle suggests they hold up well under load. Before buying, get an independent mechanical inspection to verify brake and suspension condition, as these are the areas where commercial vehicles typically accumulate damage despite passing the MOT.

MOT statistics not available

We have 594 2004 Isuzu Trucks Nqr 70 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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Before you buy a 2004 Isuzu Trucks Nqr 70

Based on MOT data from 594 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,977 Isuzu Trucks Nqr 70 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 75.6%

3,762

Blue 6.2%

309

Red 5.6%

280

Green 3.8%

189

Silver 3%

151

Yellow 2.2%

110

Black 1%

Brown 0.7%

Orange 0.6%

Cream 0.6%

Grey 0.3%

Maroon 0.3%

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