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JC51 SFC

2008 Isuzu Rodeo

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Isuzu Rodeo90,151 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC51 SFC
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 205,975 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside 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 both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 203,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 203,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 201,314 miles

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

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rear hanger bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 199,720 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear spring hanger bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 197,534 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp unit loose

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers slight fluffing on edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

service brake pedal has travel

Fail 13 May 2019 197,534 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp unit loose

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers slight fluffing on edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

service brake pedal has travel

Pass 14 May 2018 195,436 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp loose

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

travel at handbrake and foot brake

Pass 4 May 2017 193,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight travel on foot brake and handbrake

Pass 21 Apr 2016 189,484 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 189,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 153,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 125,233 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 98,008 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 74,643 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 55,111 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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JC51 SFC is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 90,151 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JC51 SFC, 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 18 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JC51 SFC is a 2008 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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