2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Isuzu Trooper MOT pass rate and common faults

176 MOT tests in 2024. 64.2% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time64.2%
Failed or needed repairs35.8%
Typical mileage at test133,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 176 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.1%
  2. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.5%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.0%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.0%
  7. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.4%
  8. Cabs - prescribed areas: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting2.8%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.3%
  10. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes27.3%
  2. Body & chassis25.6%
  3. Suspension21.6%
  4. Lights & electrics18.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.0%
  8. Tyres2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.9%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced11.9%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play10.8%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Isuzu Trooper?

In 2024, 64.2% of 2001 Isuzu Trooper cars passed their MOT first time, across 176 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Isuzu Trooper?

The most common failure reasons were exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Isuzu Trooper reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).