2012 Isuzu Rodeo 3.0L Diesel · PO12 FCN

This 2012 Isuzu Rodeo has accumulated 245,430 miles over approximately 14 years, averaging around 17,500 miles annually. This is well above the typical UK average of 10,000–12,000 miles per year and suggests either intensive commercial use or long-distance work, either of which accelerates wear on consumables, suspension, and drivetrain components. The vehicle's recent MOT history reveals a critical and worsening pattern of mechanical defects. Most recently, in November 2024, the vehicle initially failed its MOT, then passed on retest, but the pass came with seven separate advisories. The headline issues are severe brake imbalance (which was a major defect on the first attempt), worn front and rear tyres sitting at or very close to the legal limit, a problematic suspension system with ball joint wear and excessive leaf spring shackle wear, play in the prop shaft bearing, and headlamp failures. What is particularly concerning is that the same defects—especially brake imbalance, tyre wear, and suspension faults—recurred across three test dates between November 2023 and November 2024. The leaf spring shackles were recorded as excessively worn in November 2024, which is a structural suspension component. Wheel bearing play was noted as slight in November 2023 but worsened to excessive on the offside front in November 2024. The prop shaft bearing showed play in both November 2024 tests and in November 2023. An engine management light malfunction was flagged twice, in November 2023 and November 2024, suggesting an unresolved electrical or emissions system issue.