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HJ52 SYH

2002 Isuzu Nkr

White Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests38 (21 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate55.3%

Mileage

142,172 mi
Last recorded142,172 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Nkr108,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 SYH
MakeIsuzu
ModelNkr
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

21 pass 17 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 142,172 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 140,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear spring rubber pads missing both sides

Fail 25 Nov 2024 140,728 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear reg plate lights very dim-clean

Rear spring rubber pads missing both sides

tipper ram wet

Pass 20 Nov 2023 139,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

both rear spring rear rubber pads missing

reg plate lights dim

tipper ram wet

Fail 15 Nov 2023 139,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust holed by clamp and likely to separate (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

both rear spring rear rubber pads missing

reg plate lights dim

tipper ram wet

Pass 18 Nov 2022 138,023 miles

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

both rear upper spring rubber pads missing

tipper ram and control wet/oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2022 138,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe broken by mid box rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe holed by front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear upper spring rubber pads missing

tipper ram and control wet/oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2021 135,777 miles

tipper ram wet

Fail 30 Nov 2021 135,775 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

tipper ram wet

Fail 8 Nov 2021 135,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe around clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt missing centre-trapped behind bracket (7.1.2 (a))

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

bump stop missing both sides--rear spring

tipper ram wet

Pass 11 Nov 2020 134,580 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 134,580 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut and bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 131,692 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering arm gator perished but preventing ingress or dirt

Fail 14 Oct 2019 131,692 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering arm gator perished but preventing ingress or dirt

Pass 2 Nov 2018 129,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 129,253 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn Front bush is worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush is worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front and rear on steering arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 126,159 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 126,159 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint dust cover. (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) Rear eye bush. (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play Top joint seized. (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 120,736 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear spring bump stops missing

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 25 Oct 2016 120,736 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear spring bump stops missing

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 22 Oct 2015 116,145 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall has a deep cut

Offside Rear (rear)bump stop missing on spring

tipper ram resovoir leaking

Fail 19 Oct 2015 116,145 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported box support straps broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall has a deep cut

Offside Rear (rear)bump stop missing on spring

tipper ram resovoir leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2014 111,709 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 111,700 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 106,131 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 99,386 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 94,411 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 94,408 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 89,023 miles

center seat belt catch worn

Fail 12 Oct 2010 89,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

center seat belt catch worn

Pass 14 Oct 2009 81,121 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 81,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 73,844 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 73,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 61,189 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 61,189 miles

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 49,272 miles

oil leak on tipper pump/ ram

splits in offside rear inner tyre not deep engough to reach cords

Pass 27 Oct 2005 38,660 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Nkr?

Based on 12,716 MOT tests across 902 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,677
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
902
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 469
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 344
Brake pipe excessively corroded 335
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HJ52 SYH is a 2002 Isuzu Nkr in White with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.

Across all 2002 Isuzu Nkr models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 108,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Isuzu Nkr fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 469 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ52 SYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Nkr typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Isuzu Nkr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ52 SYH is a 2002 Isuzu Nkr, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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