2002 Isuzu Trooper · 1,357 MOT tests
2002 Isuzu Trooper reliability
2002 Isuzu Troopers fail 38.6% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Trooper years (1,357 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Isuzu Troopers: 38.8%)
- 38.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Isuzu Troopers: 38.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 126,314
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,357
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.6% of tests fail here (96% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Isuzu Trooper
Fail rate by area
- Body, chassis and structure18.1%
- Brakes16.3%
- Lights and electrics15.4%
- Suspension15%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.9%
- Seat belts and airbags4.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.48%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.72%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 4.64%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.83%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 2.73%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Stop lamp not working 2.58%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (22.18%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (20.56%) · Wheel bearing slight play (11.27%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (8.77%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.59%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Isuzu Trooper reliable?
2002 Isuzu Troopers fail 38.6% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Trooper years (1,357 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Isuzu Trooper MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.48% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.72% of tests), position lamp not working (4.64% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Isuzu Trooper have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Isuzu Trooper shows 126,314 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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