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AU05 UTA

2005 Isuzu Rodeo

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,220 mi
Last recorded160,220 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Rodeo91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 160,220 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 158,869 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 152,068 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 147,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both chassis legs corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2022 147,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both chassis legs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 140,244 miles

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

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

both chassis legs corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2021 140,212 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.63 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected both bolts missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both chassis legs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 130,916 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 130,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 117,883 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 104,444 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,300 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 94,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 81,329 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D/both (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 81,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D/both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 75,277 miles

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint dust cover cracking.

Offside and Nearside rear tyres on 3mm in centre tread areas.

Offside rear light unit lens damaged.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 67,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 67,728 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 63,626 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 58,992 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,502 miles

both rear tyres getting low.

front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Nov 2010 49,629 miles

Both front brake discs have slight pitting on the inner faces

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 43,433 miles

nearside front rear view mirror cracked glass

Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,075 miles

NEAR SIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

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 UTA is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UTA, 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 UTA is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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