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YJ51 VJA

2001 Isuzu Trooper

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

83,292 mi
Last recorded83,292 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Trooper100,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 VJA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 83,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 81,199 miles

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both Rears (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 81,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both Rears (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 78,819 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2023 76,506 miles

centre exhaust slight holed and corroded

corrosion on front suspension compotes

front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leaks on engine

Fail 29 Jun 2023 76,505 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 74,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe to the centre flexi hose and nearside rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats removed

Pass 19 Jul 2021 72,474 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats

Fail 30 Jun 2021 72,459 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle O.S.F (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting End of sill/inner wheel arch holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting End of the sill/inner arch holed/corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats removed

Pass 30 Jul 2020 70,705 miles

rear seats removed

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 20 Jul 2020 70,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear outer sill holed

oil leak on engine

rear seats removed

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 10 Jul 2019 67,487 miles

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

Underside heavy underseal

Fail 10 Jul 2019 67,487 miles

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

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

Underside heavy underseal

Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,363 miles

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

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

both outer sills surface corrosion

front body mounts surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2017 64,580 miles

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

Surface corrosion to rear of sills.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,824 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,361 miles

Front tyres cracking on sidewalls

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,629 miles

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

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

both front tyres are perished

Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,256 miles

both fornt tyres are slightly perished on the outside

rear brake pads just under half worn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,628 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,428 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 100,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2010 58,280 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2009 55,511 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 55,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 51,679 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,281 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 43,057 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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YJ51 VJA is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YJ51 VJA, 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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YJ51 VJA is a 2001 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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