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DP04 ELX

2004 Isuzu Rodeo

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,212 mi
Last recorded206,212 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Rodeo91,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP04 ELX
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 206,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 206,206 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 198,105 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 198,101 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 187,654 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 174,112 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 174,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 164,133 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp lens broken

Pass 30 Jul 2019 155,819 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 138,058 miles

Nearside Front tyre underinflated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 138,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

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

Nearside Front tyre underinflated

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 124,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 112,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 105,918 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 105,918 miles

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

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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DP04 ELX is a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DP04 ELX, 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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DP04 ELX is a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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