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BT52 HPA

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,359 mi
Last recorded66,359 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 HPA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 66,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 60,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 60,856 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 54,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 44,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2021 41,182 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 40,828 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 38,740 miles

corrosion rear discs

offside front brake pipe corroding

rear brake pipe corroding to flexi hose

Fail 18 Nov 2013 38,540 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion rear discs

offside front brake pipe corroding

rear brake pipe corroding to flexi hose

Pass 21 Jan 2013 37,892 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,521 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 36,501 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 34,191 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 27,978 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 25,160 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 25,160 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 20,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 20,050 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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BT52 HPA is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 95,954 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 BT52 HPA, 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 23 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT52 HPA is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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