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BL03 ECO

2004 Isuzu Rodeo

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,478 mi
Last recorded79,478 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Rodeo91,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ECO
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 79,478 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light broken

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2025 62,624 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 62,409 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 60,681 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 60,615 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 56,015 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 56,002 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 49,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 46,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 42,801 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 42,801 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 39,992 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,992 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,775 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,235 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front and rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2012 30,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front and rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,281 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,388 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,126 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,453 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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BL03 ECO is a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 91,292 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 BL03 ECO, 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 22 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL03 ECO is a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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