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DK52 ETU

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,635 mi
Last recorded143,635 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 ETU
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 143,635 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 131,511 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front to rear Offside & Nearside as brake pipe joins to hose in wheel arches is rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 125,892 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty, pipe that runs to hose in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty, pipes to load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty, pipes that run across the rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 119,749 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Nearside & offside (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance and indicator lense (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake sticking slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 113,401 miles

Front to back brake pipes have a coating on

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 107,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes in arch to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to & from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes that run across the rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 101,733 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,199 miles

the steel brake pipes at the rear of the vehicle,pipes presented with a proctive coateing

Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,666 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 82,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 76,121 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 67,762 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,762 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 62,367 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 62,367 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 55,411 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,044 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 42,681 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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DK52 ETU is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DK52 ETU, 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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What year was DK52 ETU registered?

DK52 ETU is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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