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RJ59 FRF

2009 Isuzu Rodeo

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,944 mi
Last recorded176,944 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Isuzu Rodeo82,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 FRF
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 176,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy starting to deteriorate. damp with oil under vehicle. corrosion starting on two rear crossmembers but not yet to excess.

Fail 11 Apr 2026 176,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy starting to deteriorate. damp with oil under vehicle. corrosion starting on two rear crossmembers but not yet to excess.

slight rubbing noise from n/s/f wheel when rotated? unable to i.d under mot test conditions

Pass 26 Mar 2025 160,482 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 151,870 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after park brake applied (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 145,314 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

little reserve travel on park brake

Fail 31 Mar 2023 145,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

little reserve travel on park brake

Pass 21 Mar 2022 143,852 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 143,833 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

high level stoplight inoperative

Fail 16 Dec 2021 143,808 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

high level rear light not working

Pass 16 Dec 2020 139,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 139,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 133,083 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 125,841 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 117,920 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 109,014 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Dec 2015 99,430 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Dec 2014 85,466 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 85,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 73,547 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,874 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,850 miles

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

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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RJ59 FRF is a 2009 Isuzu Rodeo in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 82,621 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 RJ59 FRF, 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 17 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ59 FRF registered?

RJ59 FRF is a 2009 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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