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VK52 HWZ

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,048 mi
Last recorded147,048 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 HWZ
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 147,048 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 146,274 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 144,773 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 142,993 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 140,700 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 138,123 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 10 Feb 2016 138,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 23 May 2012 135,353 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 131,530 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 114,229 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 113,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2008 101,045 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 100,703 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 80,779 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 56,039 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 56,039 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1.Brake warning light staying on †2.Slight movement in steering collumn †3.n/s/r sill damaged slightly †4.o/s/f shocker starting to weep †5.Metal brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating, not checked above covers)

6.Brake pads not checked †7.Brake discs corroding & wearing †8.Outer sills not checked due to sill covers

Pass 22 Nov 2005 49,585 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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VK52 HWZ is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK52 HWZ, 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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VK52 HWZ is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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