2002 Isuzu Trooper 3.0L Diesel · FJ52 TPO
2002 Isuzu Trooper (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 105,636 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- ISUZU TROOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ52 TPO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2024
- 105,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FJ52 TPO MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Isuzu Trooper (FJ52 TPO) between October 2024 and November 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FJ52 TPO Mileage History
- 22/10/2024105,596 mi
- 21/11/2024105,636 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 487 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Isuzu Isuzu Trooper
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: ISUZU TROOPER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 3.0L (4JX1) Injector Seal Failure(Serious)
A notorious issue where the injector O-rings fail, allowing diesel to enter the engine oil. This can cause the engine to "run away" on its own oil or fail to start.
- Catastrophic Chassis Rot(Serious)
Troopers are unfortunately famous for chassis rot. Many have been scrapped because the chassis rails simply disintegrated.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) Failure(Moderate)
Later manual models use a DMF that can fail, leading to vibration and expensive repairs.
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- 3.0L (4JX1) Injector Seal FailureSerious
A notorious issue where the injector O-rings fail, allowing diesel to enter the engine oil. This can cause the engine to "run away" on its own oil or fail to start.
- Catastrophic Chassis RotSerious
Troopers are unfortunately famous for chassis rot. Many have been scrapped because the chassis rails simply disintegrated.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) FailureModerate
Later manual models use a DMF that can fail, leading to vibration and expensive repairs.
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