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AU05 USG

2005 Isuzu Rodeo

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,544 mi
Last recorded136,544 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Rodeo91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 USG
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 136,544 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 125,408 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 125,388 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 104,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper bar/support seriously corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 104,716 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on chassis by front wishbone mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper bar/support seriously corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 99,526 miles

Extensive repairs to chassis Front and back covered in underseal, unable to assess integrity of repair or structural strength

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of front wheel .Repaired and undersealed, unable to assess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind front wheel , Unable to assess repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of front wheel .Repaired and undersealed, unable to assess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind front wheel , Unable to assess repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear bumper support bar seriously corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2022 99,526 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Steering system excessively rough UJ? (2.1.1 (a))

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

Extensive repairs to chassis Front and back covered in underseal, unable to assess integrity of repair or structural strength

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of front wheel .Repaired and undersealed, unable to assess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind front wheel , Unable to assess repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of front wheel .Repaired and undersealed, unable to assess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind front wheel , Unable to assess repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear bumper support bar seriously corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 90,675 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 90,675 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,424 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 85,424 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 74,805 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 69,363 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 69,363 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,721 miles

Play in nearside front wheel bearing, not considered excessive

Fail 13 Nov 2015 65,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high Offside (1.8)

Play in nearside front wheel bearing, not considered excessive

Pass 4 Jun 2014 56,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 55,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 55,271 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,490 miles

front inner pads half worn

front tyres wearing on inner edge and getting out of shape

Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,441 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 45,440 miles

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

Engine oil level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,190 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,338 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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AU05 USG is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AU05 USG, 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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AU05 USG is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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