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CX05 VMZ

2005 Isuzu Rodeo

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

116,736 mi
Last recorded116,736 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Rodeo91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VMZ
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 116,736 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s & o/s front mounting to outer panel some welding repairs. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable bracket to chassis broken corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

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

engine pulley noise ?

Pass 17 Feb 2025 114,369 miles

All vehicle underneath coverd in under shield .

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes coverd in under shield. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 114,280 miles

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

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

All vehicle underneath coverd in under shield .

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes coverd in under shield. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 109,107 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 109,107 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 105,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2023 105,137 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2022 101,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 101,337 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 98,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 98,162 miles

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

Both rear light units broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 93,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens slightly damadeg (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slightly damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has stone chip in zona A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 83,778 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 73,515 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inside edges

Pass 25 Jan 2017 62,833 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,268 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 42,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 42,174 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,403 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,459 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 38,459 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,219 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 37,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,678 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,910 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,796 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,250 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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CX05 VMZ is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CX05 VMZ, 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 CX05 VMZ registered?

CX05 VMZ is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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