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EJ52 DTF

2002 Isuzu Rodeo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,122 mi
Last recorded63,122 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Rodeo82,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 DTF
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 63,122 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 63,113 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested off side rear brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 61,479 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 60,716 miles

Front NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 60,215 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 59,199 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 57,984 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 56,801 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 55,722 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 54,146 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 53,009 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 53,009 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 51,201 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 48,736 miles

nearside rear tyre out off shape

slight crease leak fromm offside cv boot

Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,309 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 44,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

body damage

n/s & o/s wiper blades torn

Fail 28 Nov 2011 44,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

body damage

n/s & o/s wiper blades torn

Pass 19 Nov 2010 41,349 miles

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

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

tailgate damaged

underbody shields fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2010 41,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

tailgate damaged

underbody shields fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 38,882 miles

n/s/r light cluster damaged

tailgate damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2009 38,882 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r light cluster damaged

tailgate damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in n/s/f hub

underbody shields fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2008 36,251 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in n/s/f hub

underbody shields fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2007 32,932 miles

o/s rearlight cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,758 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

o/s/r light lens broken

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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EJ52 DTF is a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 82,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ52 DTF, 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 24 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ52 DTF is a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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