2004 Isuzu Rodeo · 1,548 MOT tests
2004 Isuzu Rodeo reliability
2004 Isuzu Rodeos fail 40.4% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 Rodeo years (1,548 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Isuzu Rodeos: 44.1%)
- 40.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Isuzu Rodeos: 44.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 133,208
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,548
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.8% of tests fail here (41% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.3%
- Suspension18%
- Body, chassis and structure13.8%
- Brakes12%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.8%
- Steering6.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 7.3%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.81%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.75%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.75%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.62%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.29%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.54%) · Wheel bearing slight play (15.44%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.27%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.47%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (7.62%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (6.46%)
Is a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
2004 Isuzu Rodeos fail 40.4% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 Rodeo years (1,548 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (7.3% of tests), exhaust has major gas leak (3.81% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.75% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Isuzu Rodeo have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Isuzu Rodeo shows 133,208 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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