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VX53 SXL

2003 Isuzu Rodeo

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,008 mi
Last recorded136,008 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Rodeo89,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 SXL
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 136,008 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 136,008 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 130,912 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 118,669 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 118,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 109,666 miles

light corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 8 Apr 2015 109,666 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

light corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 1 Jan 2015 109,353 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 99,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2013 99,755 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 89,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 78,699 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 68,602 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 68,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,604 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate slightly damaged,ok at present time only.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 48,131 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,141 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 38,140 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2006 27,820 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 27,819 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear seat missing backrest still in vehicle

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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VX53 SXL is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VX53 SXL, 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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VX53 SXL is a 2003 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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