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FV05 JWL

2005 Isuzu Rodeo

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

160,387 mi
Last recorded160,387 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Rodeo91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 JWL
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 160,387 miles

Offside Rear tub mounts corroding

general under body corrosion

Fail 13 May 2025 160,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear tub mounts corroding

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 May 2024 160,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 160,047 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 159,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tub mounts corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tub mounts corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 159,680 miles

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tub mounts corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tub mounts corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 159,402 miles

Nearside Rear Chassie slight corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2022 159,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 159,128 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 159,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 157,739 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2020 157,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 154,775 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 154,775 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 150,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer edge of tyre wearing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2017 143,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 143,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 143,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 139,071 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all shock absorbers week

Fail 3 Jun 2016 139,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all shock absorbers week

Fail 4 Jun 2015 131,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 131,556 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 May 2014 122,120 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 114,145 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 109,231 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 109,231 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 104,319 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 96,295 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 96,295 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 81,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 67,475 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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FV05 JWL is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 FV05 JWL, 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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FV05 JWL is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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