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ME02 UXS

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,546 mi
Last recorded136,546 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 UXS
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2026 136,546 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 133,903 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 133,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 133,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of chassis in front of coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 129,841 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 129,507 miles

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

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))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 127,706 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake binding

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 125,267 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 122,258 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 122,258 miles

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)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 117,542 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 117,542 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 116,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine oil on min

slight play in steering column

Pass 2 Jul 2012 116,139 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil on min

slight play in steering column

Fail 6 Jul 2011 106,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil level on minimum

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 106,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil level on minimum

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 89,692 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,209 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 68,796 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 56,362 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 56,362 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 45,235 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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ME02 UXS is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ME02 UXS, 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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ME02 UXS is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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