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RK53 HLY

2004 Isuzu Rodeo

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

197,900 mi
Last recorded197,900 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Rodeo91,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 HLY
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 197,900 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 194,168 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 194,168 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 189,064 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 189,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 182,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 174,588 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 167,664 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 167,621 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe rusted and leaking (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2019 156,645 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 146,225 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 146,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 137,945 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 131,313 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 118,864 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 105,684 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 96,438 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 87,406 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 77,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 67,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,462 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,525 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 46,582 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 34,737 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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RK53 HLY is a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 RK53 HLY, 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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RK53 HLY is a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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