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DX03 VCA

2003 Isuzu Rodeo

Gold Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,441 mi
Last recorded115,441 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Rodeo89,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 VCA
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 115,441 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 115,433 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 112,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 112,177 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear pipes over cross beam (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,833 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 107,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 102,155 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 102,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 96,668 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres are worn close to legal limit

Pass 30 Mar 2012 92,562 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 86,005 miles

o/s rear brake is binding ( requires attention )

Fail 23 Mar 2011 86,005 miles

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

o/s rear brake is binding ( requires attention )

Pass 31 Mar 2010 78,665 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 78,403 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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 68,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

head light rise & fall adjuster not working

n/s & /o/s rear flasher lens are broken

o/s rear brake is binding ( requires attention )

one wheel nut is missing from o/s front wheel

silencer is holed & blowing at rear

Pass 30 Mar 2009 68,504 miles

head light rise & fall adjuster not working

n/s & /o/s rear flasher lens are broken

o/s rear brake is binding ( requires attention )

one wheel nut is missing from o/s front wheel

silencer is holed & blowing at rear

Fail 31 Mar 2008 59,981 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s & o/s rear indicator lens broken

Pass 31 Mar 2008 59,981 miles

n/s & o/s rear indicator lens broken

Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,698 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 35,303 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 35,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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DX03 VCA is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo in Gold with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DX03 VCA, 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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What year was DX03 VCA registered?

DX03 VCA is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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