Isuzu Trooper: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was a recorded failure area in 14.3% of Isuzu Trooper MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1995, 1999 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 408 | 14.9% |
| 1995 | 388 | 15.5% |
| 1996 | 685 | 14.4% |
| 1999 | 1,592 | 15.3% |
| 2001 | 1,403 | 15.0% |
| 2005 | 1,193 | 14.6% |
| 2006 | 292 | 12.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.