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PJ05 ARN

2005 Isuzu Rodeo

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,912 mi
Last recorded165,912 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Rodeo91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 ARN
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2026 165,912 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at spring anchor point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 150,702 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 150,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 143,938 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 143,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 139,777 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 139,746 miles

Nearside Cab steps ring in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury bracket (sharp edge) (6.2.8 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 135,211 miles

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

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

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

hand brake lever has very little reserve

Pass 3 Feb 2021 130,778 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 130,756 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 127,582 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 123,707 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 118,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 114,394 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 108,526 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 108,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 100,396 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 91,205 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 81,449 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,384 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,977 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 54,815 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 44,934 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 37,096 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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PJ05 ARN is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ05 ARN, 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 PJ05 ARN registered?

PJ05 ARN is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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