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BU05 ZDX

2005 Isuzu Rodeo

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,387 mi
Last recorded138,387 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Rodeo91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ZDX
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 138,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

spare wheel loose in carrier

Fail 1 Nov 2024 138,386 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned damaged and tucked up under vehicle (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

spare wheel loose in carrier

Fail 29 Oct 2024 138,331 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 128,114 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 123,951 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2022 123,950 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 120,393 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter has pin hole but still retains grease in ok

Fail 14 May 2019 120,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little or no effort 91 percent imballance (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter has pin hole but still retains grease in ok

Pass 14 May 2018 114,791 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 114,786 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 106,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2016 99,496 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

hand brake imbalance 89 percent but both locking

Pass 6 May 2015 90,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear diff has an oil leak.

Pass 7 May 2014 79,471 miles

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

front discs scored and distorted

Fail 6 May 2014 79,471 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front discs scored and distorted

Pass 7 May 2013 70,969 miles

front discs scored

Fail 7 May 2013 70,969 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs scored

Pass 4 May 2012 64,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

axle pinion leaking oil

front discs badly scored

headlamp height adjuster does not go to o position

Fail 2 May 2012 64,287 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

axle pinion leaking oil

front discs badly scored

headlamp height adjuster does not go to o position

Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,346 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)

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

front discs scored and pads getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,942 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,816 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 41,816 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,056 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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BU05 ZDX is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU05 ZDX, 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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BU05 ZDX is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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