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VN04 VEL

2004 Isuzu Rodeo

Maroon Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

175,941 mi
Last recorded175,941 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Rodeo91,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 VEL
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 175,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 175,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 169,701 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 164,561 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 161,290 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 161,290 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 158,885 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 159,832 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 157,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 157,463 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot fully access (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Aug 2019 154,564 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 154,554 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 140,925 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 127,786 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 115,554 miles

Clutch slave cylinder, fluid leaking.

Fail 18 Aug 2016 115,554 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Clutch slave cylinder, fluid leaking.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 102,451 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service rear brakes

Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes, imbalance of 23%. (o/s weaker)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 93,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brakes, imbalance of 23%. (o/s weaker)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 83,510 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Aug 2013 83,510 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside parking brake, reduced performance

Fail 24 Aug 2011 66,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 66,343 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,041 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,957 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 49,731 miles

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

offside parking brake, low performance

Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,798 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,844 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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VN04 VEL is a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo in Maroon with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 VN04 VEL, 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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VN04 VEL is a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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