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AJ51 GKN

2001 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

165,385 mi
Last recorded165,385 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Trooper100,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 GKN
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 165,385 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Inner Arch corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 162,830 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 162,830 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 162,005 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides cross member inside wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 162,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides cross member inside wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 159,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 159,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 156,145 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 156,145 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 145,667 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 145,667 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 133,203 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 130,520 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 130,519 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 129,342 miles

underside of viecle very rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2015 129,342 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside of viecle very rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2014 128,186 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering column has slight play in upper section

under side of viecle rusty

Fail 27 Jan 2014 128,186 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering column has slight play in upper section

under side of viecle rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2013 126,402 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise diff has slight oil weep due to corosion

fog light n/w on tow bar

Pass 5 Jan 2012 121,139 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 115,739 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 108,500 miles

advise o/s/f head lamp slightly condesated

Pass 22 Jan 2009 100,836 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 100,836 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 97,002 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

o/s/front breake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2006 80,423 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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AJ51 GKN is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2001 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 100,296 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 AJ51 GKN, 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 25 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ51 GKN is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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