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DS52 DKL

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Red Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

96,585 mi
Last recorded96,585 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 DKL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,585 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 96,547 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 95,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 95,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength doorstep (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 90,985 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 90,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 84,967 miles

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

Rear diff corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 84,954 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear diff corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 81,679 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 81,679 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,875 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 77,875 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 72,879 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 68,208 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 68,208 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,905 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Fail 28 Sep 2015 62,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way binding (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,428 miles

nearside front tyre cracking up

Fail 29 Sep 2014 61,428 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

245/70/16

nearside front tyre cracking up

Pass 1 Oct 2013 59,076 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 59,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,394 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,040 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 36,050 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 36,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,288 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 26,288 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,185 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,913 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 20,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,727 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 13,525 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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DS52 DKL is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in Red with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 DS52 DKL, 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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DS52 DKL is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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