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Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly
Chassis showing signs of corrosion
Parking brake has limited reserve travel at the lever
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside 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 light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
front brake pads low
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
front brake pads low
Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
nearside parking brake has a slightly low effort
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
park brake long travel
Front Nail in tyre both sides ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
high line brake light not working
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases main silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Nail in tyre both sides ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake pedal travel high
high line brake light not working
park brake little reserve travel
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corroded rear brake pipe
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Slight play in front wheel bearings.
rear shackle bushes worn
slight corroded rear brake pipe
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear spring bushs worn.
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VE53 MZZ is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VE53 MZZ, 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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VE53 MZZ is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 12 December 2003.
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