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VX51 FWT

2001 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

181,724 mi
Last recorded181,724 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Trooper100,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 FWT
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 181,724 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 175,609 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 166,634 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 156,135 miles

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

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

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT STEERING BOX LEAK

Fail 9 Dec 2022 156,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT STEERING BOX LEAK

Pass 14 Dec 2021 150,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 150,064 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture From Load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 141,434 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 141,434 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 129,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Jun 2018 118,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pedal rubbers worn

Pass 5 Jul 2017 107,495 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 107,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in steering column

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 95,864 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight play in steering column

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 82,565 miles

Front brake pads low

Slight play in front anti Roll Bar bushes

Pass 11 Mar 2014 101,745 miles

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges

OSR tyre worn low 2-3mm

Slight play in NSF wheel bearing

Slight play in centre steering joint

Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,106 miles

Engine Has Bad Oil Leak

Slight Play In Rear Antiroll Bar Bushes

Fail 27 Feb 2012 53,221 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 53,221 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 42,052 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,052 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 37,333 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,255 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,219 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 26,085 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 18,729 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 FWT is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FWT, 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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VX51 FWT is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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