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AK53 FFA

2003 Isuzu Rodeo

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

175,042 mi
Last recorded175,042 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Rodeo89,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FFA
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 175,042 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed (freshly) repairs covered

Fail 9 Aug 2025 175,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 173,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 171,299 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 164,451 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 159,805 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 159,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 153,342 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 142,820 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 132,867 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 132,867 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 121,720 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 121,711 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 114,190 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 114,190 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 105,476 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 105,476 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 96,516 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 96,516 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 87,777 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 87,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 78,693 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 78,693 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 68,442 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 62,427 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,494 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 41,530 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 34,568 miles

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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AK53 FFA is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AK53 FFA, 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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AK53 FFA is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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