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AJ53 JYC

2003 Isuzu Rodeo

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,440 mi
Last recorded108,440 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Rodeo89,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 JYC
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 108,440 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

slight p[lay both front hubs

Fail 5 Dec 2022 108,420 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake pipes corroded

slight p[lay both front hubs

Pass 19 Nov 2021 106,575 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2021 106,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in both front wheel bearings

underside of vehicle corroded

various damage over vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,485 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 103,480 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 100,923 miles

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP BEEN DAMAGED

Fail 18 Oct 2019 100,923 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively FROM BACK PLATE TO REAR FLEX ON BACK AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP BEEN DAMAGED

Pass 25 Oct 2018 94,644 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear leaf spring bushes spltting

slight play in nearside front bearing

slight play in offside front anti roll link

underside of vehicle corroded

various damage over vehicle

Fail 12 Oct 2018 94,642 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded

rear leaf spring bushes spltting

slight play in nearside front bearing

slight play in offside front anti roll link

underside of vehicle corroded

various damage over vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2017 91,364 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 91,364 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users BUMPER PANEL TO WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing LAMP DAMAGED (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM T JUNCTION TO REAR BACK PLATES CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR CORRODED

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 19 Jan 2016 87,478 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT FLEX PIPE ON EXHAUST SLIGHTLY BLOWING

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL CENTRE CAP MISSING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 11 Jan 2016 87,478 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT FLEX PIPE ON EXHAUST SLIGHTLY BLOWING

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL CENTRE CAP MISSING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 12 Jan 2015 84,538 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 9 Jan 2015 84,538 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL CENTRE CAP MISSING

Fail 3 Sep 2014 84,536 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM T JUNCTION TO REAR BACKPLATES CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL CENTRE CAP MISSING

Pass 8 Aug 2013 82,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2012 73,150 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 73,150 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 66,951 miles

BACK BRAKES COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRING SHACKLE RUBBERS SLIGHTLY WORN AND PERRISHED

FOOTBRAKE SLIGHTLY GOES DOWN A LITTLE ON TRAVEL

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL CENTRE CAP MISSING

Fail 5 Jan 2011 66,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

BACK BRAKES COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRING SHACKLE RUBBERS SLIGHTLY WORN AND PERRISHED

FOOTBRAKE SLIGHTLY GOES DOWN A LITTLE ON TRAVEL

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL CENTRE CAP MISSING

Pass 8 Jan 2010 59,968 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL TRIM MISSING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 6 Jan 2009 50,693 miles

Both Rear leaf spring bushes worn

Both front droplinks play

Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,610 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 28,610 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Rodeo?

Based on 189,090 MOT tests across 12,740 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,375
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
12,740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 4,857
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 4,171
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 4,062
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,965
Registration plate lamp not working 3,426
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AJ53 JYC is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 89,027 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 Rodeo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 4,857 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ53 JYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Rodeo typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ53 JYC is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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