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VN54 UKE

2004 Isuzu Rodeo

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

143,867 mi
Last recorded143,867 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Rodeo91,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 UKE
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 143,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 139,557 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

chassis , rear cross beams and both rear bump stop mount areas all corroding

o/s/r chassis repair?

rear shock absorber shrouds corroding

Fail 4 Nov 2024 139,557 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

chassis , rear cross beams and both rear bump stop mount areas all corroding

o/s/r chassis repair?

rear shock absorber shrouds corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2023 133,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 125,913 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 119,600 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 119,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 113,127 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 113,051 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anchor bracket mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 107,646 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 107,646 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 100,970 miles

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

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

chassis , rear bump stop mount areas and cross beams all corroding

Fail 1 Nov 2018 100,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

chassis , rear bump stop mount areas and cross beams all corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2017 98,551 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.B.2)

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

centre/rear cross beam corroded and body mount bracket very corroded

cross beams and chassis starting to corrode

n/s/r and both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 30 Oct 2017 98,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.B.2)

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

centre/rear cross beam corroded and body mount bracket very corroded

cross beams and chassis starting to corrode

n/s/r and both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2016 91,353 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis starting to corrode

rear tyres cracking

Fail 10 Nov 2016 91,353 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

chassis starting to corrode

rear tyres cracking

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 81,711 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 81,711 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 71,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 61,451 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2013 61,449 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,730 miles

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

n/s/f hub some wear

o/s/f slight bind

Fail 2 Nov 2012 49,730 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f hub some wear

o/s/f slight bind

Pass 10 Nov 2011 41,102 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front inner discs corroding

Fail 10 Nov 2011 41,102 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front inner discs corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f slight bind

Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,497 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 27,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,682 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 17,928 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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VN54 UKE is a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 VN54 UKE, 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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VN54 UKE is a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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