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DX02 ZPL

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,677 mi
Last recorded114,677 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 ZPL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 114,677 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 112,863 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 112,861 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 110,844 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 109,261 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 107,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 105,738 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 105,085 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 102,731 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 102,730 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded METAL BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested COULD NOT CARRY OUT BRAKE TEST DUE TO BRAKE FLUID LEAK (1.2.1 (g))

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 Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 99,510 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 99,510 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,898 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 95,898 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f and several rear metal brake pipes excessivly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 91,723 miles

several metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 25 Apr 2016 91,742 miles

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

several metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 14 Apr 2015 88,851 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small dampness appearing around fuel tank

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,851 miles

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

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

small dampness appearing around fuel tank

Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 80,012 miles

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 23 Apr 2012 73,836 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 73,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 57,116 miles

general underside surface corrosion to various parts

Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,385 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 62,385 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,270 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,263 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 45,263 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,236 miles

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

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

off side front tyre slight wear on the inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2006 29,580 miles

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

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

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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DX02 ZPL is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX02 ZPL, 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 DX02 ZPL registered?

DX02 ZPL is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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