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EJ52 DTU

2003 Isuzu Rodeo

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,556 mi
Last recorded140,556 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Rodeo89,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 DTU
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 140,556 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 140,556 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 139,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Hub seal has a slight leak

Fail 3 Jul 2019 139,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hub seal has a slight leak

Pass 6 Jul 2018 139,061 miles

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

Offside Rear hub seal has slight oil leak

both front tyres have slight wear on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2017 137,661 miles

Offside Rear hub has a slight oil

both front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Fail 4 Jul 2017 137,643 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear hub has a slight oil

both front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Pass 13 Jul 2016 137,502 miles

Offside Rear Hub seal has minor leak

Fail 11 Jul 2016 137,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi union (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Hub seal has minor leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 135,553 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 135,538 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 131,212 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 131,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 122,130 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 122,126 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 110,838 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 99,287 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 99,268 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 86,906 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 86,906 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 75,603 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm, (legal limit 1.6mm).

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 75,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm, (legal limit 1.6mm).

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 75,600 miles

rear number plate will need replacing in the near future

Pass 22 Jun 2006 55,226 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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EJ52 DTU is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EJ52 DTU, 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 EJ52 DTU registered?

EJ52 DTU is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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