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WJ52 UOX

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,479 mi
Last recorded189,479 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 UOX
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 189,479 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop mounting corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Metal fuel lines corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2026 189,468 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bump stop mounting corroded

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Metal fuel lines corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 185,691 miles

Rear metal fuel lines corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 182,581 miles

Rear metal fuel pipes deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2024 182,574 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear metal fuel pipes deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2023 179,486 miles

BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES DETERIORATED

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 179,484 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CENTRE CROSS MEMEBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested BRAKE EXCESSIVELY BINDING (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES DETERIORATED

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 175,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 173,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear diesel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2021 173,296 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear diesel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 171,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 169,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 167,739 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front side light lens cracked

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing pins some wear

Fail 11 Dec 2017 167,739 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front side light lens cracked

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing pins some wear

Pass 8 Dec 2016 160,623 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 152,801 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion in chassis in various places

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 142,502 miles

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

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

light corrosion on chassis

Pass 8 Jan 2014 132,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear hub seals slight leak

Fail 7 Jan 2014 132,311 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear hub seals slight leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 123,161 miles

Oil leak

chassis corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2013 123,150 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

chassis corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 110,444 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 102,262 miles

o/s/f tyer slight cut in wall

Pass 14 Jan 2010 85,410 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 72,110 miles

brake pipes greased

chip outside zone a

nsr lens cracked

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Jan 2008 62,310 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 62,310 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 53,231 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 53,177 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 42,370 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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WJ52 UOX is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 95,954 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 WJ52 UOX, 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 23 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ52 UOX is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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