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MF55 ETE

2005 Isuzu Rodeo

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,187 mi
Last recorded107,187 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Rodeo91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 ETE
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 107,187 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 107,187 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 99,138 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 92,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 92,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 92,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 86,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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 Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 86,190 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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 Oil leak, but not excessive axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,351 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 79,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 73,386 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 78,380 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 69,961 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,422 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 51,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 2 May 2014 51,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S SIDE STEP MISSING

Pass 2 May 2014 51,101 miles

O/S SIDE STEP MISSING

Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,895 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 35,678 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,678 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,241 miles

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

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under side dirty

Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,435 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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MF55 ETE is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF55 ETE, 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 MF55 ETE registered?

MF55 ETE is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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