2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Isuzu Trooper MOT pass rate and common faults

294 MOT tests in 2024. 59.2% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time59.2%
Failed or needed repairs40.8%
Typical mileage at test130,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 294 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.1%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.1%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.7%
  8. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.1%
  9. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.1%
  10. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes31.6%
  2. Body & chassis26.2%
  3. Suspension24.1%
  4. Lights & electrics21.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.8%
  8. Tyres3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.8%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play14.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2002 Isuzu Trooper?

In 2024, 59.2% of 2002 Isuzu Trooper cars passed their MOT first time, across 294 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Isuzu Trooper?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2002 Isuzu Trooper reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).