2007 Isuzu Rodeo — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Isuzu Rodeo passed 70.6% of its 4,293 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as pick-up trucks of a similar age (28.8% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (19.6%) and suspension (17.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, rear fog lamp and position lamp — ball joint alone was recorded 351 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 17.6% in the 30-60k band and 30.0% in the 150k+ band, a 12.4-point spread.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 45.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.6% | 840 |
| 2 | Suspension | 17.1% | 735 |
| 3 | Brakes | 12.4% | 534 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.5% | 449 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.8% | 291 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.5% | 192 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 351 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 294 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 285 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 260 |
| 5 | Chassis condition | 257 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 224 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 45.5% | 1,952 |
| 2 | Brakes | 34.1% | 1,463 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 22.1% | 949 |
| 4 | Tyres | 21.1% | 908 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 19.0% | 816 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 12.7% | 543 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 170 | 17.6% |
| 60-90k | 573 | 23.0% |
| 90-120k | 1,110 | 31.5% |
| 120-150k | 1,176 | 31.2% |
| 150k+ | 1,233 | 30.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,120 | 29.8% |
| 2022 | 989 | 30.0% |
| 2023 | 842 | 27.9% |
| 2024 | 735 | 30.1% |
| 2025 | 607 | 28.7% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Rodeo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 19.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (19.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (17.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (12.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Isuzu Rodeos pass their MOT?
70.6% of the 4,293 2007 Isuzu Rodeo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Isuzu Rodeo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.6% of tests, followed by suspension (17.1%).
Does the 2007 Rodeo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.6% in the 30-60k band to 30.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,293 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.