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BU52 ZWV

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

103,017 mi
Last recorded103,017 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 103,017 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 102,826 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 97,851 miles

Offside Front Small chip to headlamp lens

Small stonechip in swept area of windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2022 97,223 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 96,453 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 96,453 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 95,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 95,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 94,350 miles

nsf tyre slight wear on shoulder

Pass 21 Mar 2019 89,298 miles

nsf cv boot perished

slight play nsf wheel bearing

Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,002 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded not holed

shocker bushes perished

Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,696 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 76,276 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls due to age

Fail 22 Mar 2016 76,257 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls due to age

Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn on edge inner

Fail 17 Mar 2015 73,480 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn on edge inner

Pass 27 Mar 2014 71,466 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 71,452 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,940 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,631 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,022 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER RUBBER'D STARTING TO CRACK

BOTH THE 6TH & 7TH SEAT WHERE FOLDED AWAY AT TIME OF TEST

STONE CHIP ON O/S/F HEADLAMP

Fail 2 Mar 2009 49,061 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,061 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,499 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 44,488 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,479 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 39,479 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 33,684 miles

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

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 ZWV is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BU52 ZWV, 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 ZWV is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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