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2002 Isuzu Rodeo MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Rodeo models manufactured in 2002, based on 1,043 real MOT test results.

45.7%
Pass Rate
54.3%
Fail Rate
1,043
Total Tests
95,765
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2002 Isuzu Rodeo MOT Analysis

The 2002 Isuzu Rodeo has an MOT pass rate of 45.7% based on 1,043 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 95,765 miles on the odometer. With a 54.3% failure rate, the 2002 Rodeo is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2002 Isuzu Rodeo is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 1.7% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Body, chassis, structure is the second most common issue at 1.2%. Brakes follows at 1.1%.

Top failures specific to 2002 models only. The overall Rodeo page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment1.7%18
2Body, Chassis, Structure1.2%13
3Brakes1.1%11
4Suspension0.9%9
5Noise, Emissions And Leaks0.4%4
6Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems0.3%3
7Tyres0.2%2
8Visibility0.2%2
9Identification Of The Vehicle0.2%2
10Non-component Advisories0.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 95,765 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical0.18% per 10K miBody & Structure0.13% per 10K miBrakes0.11% per 10K miSuspension0.09% per 10K miNoise, emissions and leaks0.04% per 10K miSeat Belts0.03% per 10K miTyres0.02% per 10K miVisibility0.02% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.02% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.01% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical0.181.7%18
Body & Structure0.131.2%13
Brakes0.111.1%11
Suspension0.090.9%9
Noise, emissions and leaks0.040.4%4
Seat Belts0.030.3%3
Tyres0.020.2%2
Visibility0.020.2%2
Identification of the vehicle0.020.2%2
Non-component advisories0.010.1%1

Mileage Statistics

95,765
Mean
104,394
Median
56,461
25th Percentile
136,230
75th Percentile
5.67% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2002 Isuzu Rodeo has an MOT pass rate of 45.7% based on 1,043 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 95,765 miles on the odometer. With a 54.3% failure rate, the 2002 Rodeo is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2002 Isuzu Rodeo, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With an average mileage of 95,765 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 1.7% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 1.7% of MOT failures on 2002 Isuzu Rodeo models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Body, chassis, structure — 1.2% of failures

Body, chassis, structure issues account for 1.2% of MOT failures on 2002 Isuzu Rodeo models. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs: £100–500+. Pre-MOT check: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely.

Brakes — 1.1% of failures

Brakes issues account for 1.1% of MOT failures on 2002 Isuzu Rodeo models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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