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BFO 789

2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,811 mi
Last recorded139,811 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel97,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFO 789
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper Turbo Diesel
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 139,811 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 136,191 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 133,015 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 129,954 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 126,475 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 114,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 114,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 98,523 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 89,652 miles

engine oil leak

front tyres perished

Fail 9 Sep 2017 89,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front tyres perished

Pass 1 Oct 2015 87,949 miles

centre rear brake and fuel pipes coroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,819 miles

rear brake pipes slighty coroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 80,723 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 77,373 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,151 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,248 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,030 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 57,610 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine and gearbox under trays fitted.

nearside rear , offside rear ,and nearside front tyres all starting to perish.

offside front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 54,037 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 48,692 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel?

Based on 3,602 MOT tests across 345 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
345
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 217
position lamp(s) not working 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70
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BFO 789 is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 97,486 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFO 789, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BFO 789 is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper Turbo Diesel, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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