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BF02 OWJ

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

147,347 mi
Last recorded147,347 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 OWJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 147,347 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 147,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 145,250 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 145,142 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 142,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 142,167 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking to pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 139,699 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 139,698 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 138,274 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 137,238 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 135,355 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 134,362 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 134,362 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 134,268 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 132,485 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 132,485 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 130,418 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 123,146 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 115,178 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 106,397 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 94,846 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 84,118 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 67,602 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 50,677 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 38,174 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BF02 OWJ is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 94,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF02 OWJ, 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 24 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF02 OWJ is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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