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B5 GRJ

2005 Isuzu Rodeo

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

74,861 mi
Last recorded74,861 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Rodeo91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 GRJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 74,861 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 74,742 miles

Nearside 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))

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 67,219 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 67,209 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 60,564 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 57,536 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 54,926 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 46,886 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nsf & osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf & osf(reduced damping effect) (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr(reduced damping effect) (5.3.2 (b))

frnt & rear suspension area surface rust

underbody surface rust frnt to back

Fail 19 Sep 2020 46,886 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nsf & osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf & osf(reduced damping effect) (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr(reduced damping effect) (5.3.2 (b))

frnt & rear suspension area surface rust

underbody surface rust frnt to back

Pass 27 Aug 2019 45,635 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 45,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 42,251 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,601 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 34,052 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 34,052 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,636 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 30,636 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 22,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,122 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,013 miles

n/s front tyre showing signs of wear on outside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 13,228 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 12,676 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 11,351 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 8,992 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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B5 GRJ is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 B5 GRJ, 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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What year was B5 GRJ registered?

B5 GRJ is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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