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VX51 FWL

2001 Isuzu Trooper

Grey Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,326 mi
Last recorded166,326 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Trooper100,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 FWL
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 166,326 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 166,328 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 166,326 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 166,326 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 166,326 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 166,326 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 166,326 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 166,326 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 166,326 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 166,326 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 164,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 160,662 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 148,749 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 148,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 133,257 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 124,723 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 116,251 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 97,438 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 97,438 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 97,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 83,043 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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VX51 FWL is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper in Grey with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 100,296 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 VX51 FWL, 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 25 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX51 FWL registered?

VX51 FWL is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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