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EX55 GAO

2005 Isuzu Rodeo

Blue Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

80,278 mi
Last recorded80,278 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Rodeo91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 GAO
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 80,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 78,404 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Unable to test rear seats and seat belts

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 76,590 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis rail corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear leaf springs corroded

rear bump stop mountings corroded and bump stops missing

Pass 7 Aug 2023 75,754 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops missing and mounting plates corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 75,269 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 73,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake lagging in operation

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Unable to inspect the rear seats and seat belts.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 71,712 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 70,320 miles

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

Unable to test rear seats and belts.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 68,281 miles

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

Nearside Front body mounting rubber splitting

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

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

chassis slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear seat belts could not be tested/checked

Fail 14 Aug 2018 68,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Front body mounting rubber splitting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

chassis slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear seat belts could not be tested/checked

Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,661 miles

Central Front Oil leak

Rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,824 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,001 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 55,517 miles

no access to rear seat belts

Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,486 miles

rear seats closed down,rear seat belts not tested

Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,970 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,174 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 38,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,700 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,987 miles

Both front tyres on the legal limit

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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EX55 GAO is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo in Blue with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EX55 GAO, 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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EX55 GAO is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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