2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Isuzu Rodeo MOT pass rate and common faults

394 MOT tests in 2024. 56.4% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time56.4%
Failed or needed repairs43.6%
Typical mileage at test135,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 394 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working6.6%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.8%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.8%
  4. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.3%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.3%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.6%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension31.5%
  2. Lights & electrics30.5%
  3. Body & chassis22.8%
  4. Brakes16.8%
  5. Steering10.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.9%
  7. Tyres5.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.6%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play20.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.4%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo?

In 2024, 56.4% of 2004 Isuzu Rodeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 394 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2004 Isuzu Rodeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).