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VN02 ZBO

2002 Isuzu Trooper

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,786 mi
Last recorded87,786 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Trooper94,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 ZBO
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 87,786 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 87,733 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 85,607 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

steering has slight play at fixings/joints

Pass 12 Aug 2022 65,790 miles

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

Underbody has surface corrosion, not excessive

Pass 26 Jan 2021 64,695 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 64,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Both C.V Gaiters are greased on the joints, but do not appear to be damaged.

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 63,027 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease or other material

Both front outer c.v gaiters has slight greased on joint

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Both rear position lamp light lens have slight damage

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside front vehicle structure is slightly corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

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

Rear coil springs have slight corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2019 63,027 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease or other material

Both front outer c.v gaiters has slight greased on joint

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Both rear position lamp light lens have slight damage

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside front vehicle structure is slightly corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

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

Rear coil springs have slight corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2018 61,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pipes covered with sealant/paint obscured view not allowing full inspection

brake pipes covered with sealant/paint obscured view not allowing full inspection

sill covers fitted obscured view of prescribed area

Fail 1 Feb 2018 61,510 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pipes covered with sealant/paint obscured view not allowing full inspection

brake pipes covered with sealant/paint obscured view not allowing full inspection

sill covers fitted obscured view of prescribed area

Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,334 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 58,334 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 56,575 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 54,298 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,391 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,049 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,554 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 39,135 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 39,135 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,373 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 28,277 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 28,277 miles

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

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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VN02 ZBO is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper in Gold 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 VN02 ZBO, 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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VN02 ZBO is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 14 July 2002.

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