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J500 JOL

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

146,817 mi
Last recorded146,817 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 JOL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 146,817 miles

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

WHOLE CHASSIS COVERED IN SURFACE RUST

Pass 8 Nov 2024 144,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 139,088 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 132,833 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS/OSR ()

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPES COMING OFF THE LOAD SENSING VALVE (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE COVERED IN THICK MUD

Pass 19 Nov 2021 121,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 118,505 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 110,090 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 110,077 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 109,528 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 104,682 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 101,858 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 97,179 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 96,562 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 90,897 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 86,010 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 79,619 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 77,440 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 72,629 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 67,058 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 67,058 miles

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

All side windows tinted.

Engine management light on.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear seats and belts removed, van floor fitted.

Slight blow from downpipe.

Some play steering coloumn.

wheels wider than body work.

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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J500 JOL is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J500 JOL, 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 J500 JOL registered?

J500 JOL is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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