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NL55 NBX

2005 Isuzu Rodeo

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,572 mi
Last recorded116,572 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Rodeo91,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 NBX
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 116,572 miles

underside chassis and suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2023 116,572 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

underside chassis and suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 112,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 245/70R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 245/70R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

exhaust system corroded - front flexible pipe

Fail 21 Jul 2021 112,030 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 245/70R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 245/70R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

exhaust system corroded - front flexible pipe

Pass 14 Aug 2020 102,612 miles

Exhaust System Heavily Corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 92,146 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join - nut loose - exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 245/70R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

both rear leaf spring bushes worn and cracking

nearside front light unit internal damage

Fail 20 Aug 2019 92,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join - nut loose - exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 245/70R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

both rear leaf spring bushes worn and cracking

nearside front light unit internal damage

Pass 24 Aug 2018 81,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

body corrosion

both front shock absorbers corroded and bushes perished/cracking

both front side light bulbs slightly dull

clutch bite point high

high level brake light inop

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front light unit damaged - internal damage

Fail 23 Aug 2018 81,359 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

body corrosion

both front shock absorbers corroded and bushes perished/cracking

both front side light bulbs slightly dull

clutch bite point high

exhaust system corroded

high level brake light inop

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front light unit damaged - internal damage

Pass 22 Aug 2017 72,101 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 72,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,189 miles

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

n/s/f wing body work damage

Fail 20 Jul 2016 62,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f wing body work damage

Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,554 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)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 52,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,192 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 42,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 39,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,652 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,030 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 26,666 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 21,211 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,646 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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NL55 NBX is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NL55 NBX, 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 NL55 NBX registered?

NL55 NBX is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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