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OV52 MGX

2002 Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,133 mi
Last recorded145,133 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB84,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 MGX
MakeIsuzu
ModelPick-up 4X2 Td LWB
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 145,133 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 145,133 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion underneath

Pass 2 May 2025 145,079 miles

Age related surface corrosion visable underneath truck bed and suspension components

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 144,999 miles

Age related surface corrosion visable underneath truck bed and suspension components

Fail 23 Apr 2024 144,997 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to excessive brake bind at osf (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Age related surface corrosion visable underneath truck bed and suspension components

Pass 12 Apr 2023 144,917 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer corroded

o/s rear inner arch corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2022 144,736 miles

Cat lower outer skin is corroded and missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light is cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush is perished badly but has no free play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on the side walls and in the primary treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush is perished badly but has no free play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on the sidewalls and in the primary treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 144,722 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and outer sidewall. 2002 DOT code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 144,593 miles

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

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 144,538 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 144,538 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 144,197 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 143,749 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 143,743 miles

both front tyre outer side walls perished

offside rear tyre perished between tread

Pass 9 Jan 2014 143,734 miles

offside rear tyre perished between tread

Fail 24 Sep 2012 143,702 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 143,702 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 143,464 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 143,267 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 143,259 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 135,264 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 135,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 119,620 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 98,229 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 77,287 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB?

Based on 2,166 MOT tests across 157 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
6,141
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
fog lamp not working 77
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 54
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 46
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OV52 MGX is a 2002 Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2002 Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 84,157 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV52 MGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV52 MGX is a 2002 Isuzu Pick-up 4X2 Td LWB, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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