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RK52 WFN

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,716 mi
Last recorded109,716 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 WFN
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 109,716 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b/piped covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front side step bracket broken (weak)

chassis corroded /covered in underseal

Pass 5 Aug 2025 106,451 miles

All brake pipes / chassis covered in underseal. Cant assess component condition

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

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

Offside side step brackets weak / broken

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 103,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear back plate insecure

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Aug 2024 103,463 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tow bar mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear back plate insecure

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 100,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 96,355 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres cracked / perished

Pass 12 Aug 2021 93,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 93,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 91,579 miles

Both rear tyres cracked / perished

Brake pipes covered in underseal

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 91,579 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Both rear tyres cracked / perished

Brake pipes covered in underseal

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 89,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s park brake reading is low compared to n/s.

park brake efficiency only just met.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 9 Aug 2019 89,309 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s park brake reading is low compared to n/s.

park brake efficiency only just met.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 84,938 miles

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

Nearside 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))

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 21 Aug 2018 84,936 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury step, (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside 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))

o/s park brake reading low compared to n/s.

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 80,356 miles

Chassis, brake pipes and suspension components covered in underseal, suspect corrosion

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,695 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

rear exhaust deteriorated.

rear seats and belts not checked, seats folded away and vehicle used as load carrier!.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,430 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,920 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,831 miles

Bullbar corroded loose on nearside bottom!!

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,747 miles

Rear seatbelts not checked due to invalid carridge and ramps etc fitted !!!!!

Pass 5 Aug 2011 55,024 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,714 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,703 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight imbalance on parking brake(may require repair or adjustment)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 42,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,635 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 36,632 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,064 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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RK52 WFN is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK52 WFN, 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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RK52 WFN is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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