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AP54 RKE

2005 Isuzu Rodeo

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

184,057 mi
Last recorded184,057 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Rodeo91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 RKE
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 184,057 miles

this vehicle has had extensive welding and been under sealed

Fail 20 Mar 2026 184,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 181,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 177,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to n/s/r chassis

general corrosion to front lower crossmember in front wheel arches

o/s/r brake back plate corroded and damp

rear steel brake pipes on axle corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2024 177,470 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near bump stop mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre chassis (marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rigid brake pipe in engine bay (n/s) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

general corrosion to front lower body cross member in front wheel arches

play in both front lower ball joints

rear steel brake pipes on axle corroded

suspect chassis corrosion behind fuel tank but unable to see

Pass 23 Jan 2023 171,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog light is not working

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 171,790 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear most lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis front spring mounting point of rear leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rearmost lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring front mounting point chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog light is not working

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 164,794 miles

Front Replacement bolt on front prop-shaft flange does not fully engage nylock nut .

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides . (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe on inner of chassis is not supported or fixed . (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Foglamp not working .

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Badly corroded and holed around body mounting . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to minimum . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp lens condensated on inner . (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Badly corroded and multiple holes around body mounting . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing .

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake effort low , 59% parking brake imbalance noted due to low offside effort . (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to minimum . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Rear Replacement bolt on rear prop-shaft flange is bent .

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross-member supporting fuel tank mounting is badly corroded and has multiple holes . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 164,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sticker in swept area of windscreen . (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged to excess . (0.1 (b))

Front Replacement bolt on front prop-shaft flange does not fully engage nylock nut .

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides . (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe on inner of chassis is not supported or fixed . (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Foglamp not working .

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Badly corroded and holed around body mounting . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to minimum . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp lens condensated on inner . (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Badly corroded and multiple holes around body mounting . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing .

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake effort low , 59% parking brake imbalance noted due to low offside effort . (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to minimum . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Rear Replacement bolt on rear prop-shaft flange is bent .

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross-member supporting fuel tank mounting is badly corroded and has multiple holes . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 156,011 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP DAMAGED

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

OFFSIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE VERY POOR

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST / BELTS NOT INSPECTED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 137,083 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 May 2019 137,075 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop u.j excessive worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2018 125,919 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

WIPERS POOR

all rear leaf spring eye bushes deteriorated

front prop shaft universal joint worn badly

nearside rear shock absorber casing corroded

vehicle has under body surface corrosion

Fail 14 May 2018 125,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Towbar retaining device missing hitch pin (6.6.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all rear leaf spring eye bushes deteriorated

front prop shaft universal joint worn badly

nearside rear shock absorber casing corroded

unable to test wipers due to washer fluid

vehicle has under body surface corrosion

Pass 8 May 2017 112,189 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

NS Handbrake cable retainer broken

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake has slight bind

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2017 112,189 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

NS Handbrake cable retainer broken

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake has slight bind

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2016 110,841 miles

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

NS Parking brake cable retainer broken

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 107,569 miles

stone chip in o/s of screen outside of wiped airea

Pass 2 May 2014 99,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center prop uj worn

Pass 2 May 2013 89,604 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 89,604 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 79,869 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,152 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 78,152 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,360 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 35,275 miles

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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AP54 RKE is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 91,418 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP54 RKE, 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 21 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP54 RKE is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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