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NC02 LON

2002 Isuzu Unknown

Green Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,894 mi
Last recorded96,894 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC02 LON
MakeIsuzu
ModelUnknown
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 96,894 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exit pipe from rear silencer broken around entire circumference (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Imbalance logged at 52% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2024 94,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel lines slight corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2024 94,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel lines slight corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2023 92,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

coolant radiator in poor condition

Fail 5 Dec 2023 92,128 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

coolant radiator in poor condition

oil leak back of the alternator

Pass 15 Dec 2022 89,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear, short (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 89,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear, short (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 86,222 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 86,194 miles

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 80,696 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 73,045 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 73,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 69,696 miles

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 3 Apr 2018 69,680 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

offside front brake slight bind

How Reliable is the Isuzu Unknown?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
10,787
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3
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NC02 LON is a 2002 Isuzu Unknown in Green with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Isuzu Unknown fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NC02 LON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 24 years old, this Isuzu Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NC02 LON is a 2002 Isuzu Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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