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BU52 PNN

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

179,209 mi
Last recorded179,209 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 PNN
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 179,209 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 179,209 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 179,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2024 179,209 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Apr 2023 179,209 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 179,209 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 179,209 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 179,205 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 173,984 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 173,984 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 165,768 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 29 Oct 2018 161,761 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH FRONT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 161,761 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH FRONT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 155,352 miles

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 28 Nov 2016 151,564 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 146,069 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 146,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 141,672 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 141,672 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 134,219 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear tyre wall poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2012 123,479 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 123,479 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 114,559 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 114,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 97,137 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 97,137 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,695 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,452 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 48,452 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,852 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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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BU52 PNN is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 BU52 PNN, 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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BU52 PNN is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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