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X609 VUF

2001 Isuzu Trooper

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,013 mi
Last recorded126,013 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Trooper100,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX609 VUF
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 126,013 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear both ()

Pass 11 Sep 2024 115,148 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 115,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 107,895 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 106,064 miles

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 106,064 miles

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 10 May 2021 103,853 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 103,852 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2019 103,841 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 103,831 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 103,809 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 103,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 101,765 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 91,755 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 91,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Steering column has slight play

Pass 17 May 2010 73,764 miles

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side rear lamp lens [ blank ] broken

steering column upper tilt adjuster slight free movement

Pass 19 May 2009 67,097 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 67,097 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 May 2008 58,848 miles

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

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

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

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

screw near side front tyre inner side wall

Pass 6 May 2008 58,848 miles

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

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

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

screw near side front tyre inner side wall

Pass 27 Apr 2007 50,583 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

SRS air bag warning lamp stays on.

Pass 12 May 2006 43,439 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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X609 VUF is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 X609 VUF, 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 X609 VUF registered?

X609 VUF is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X609 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X609 VUF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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