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S5 RHO

2005 Isuzu N-series

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

146,024 mi
Last recorded146,024 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Isuzu N-series102,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 RHO
MakeIsuzu
ModelN-series
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 146,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear supply pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel feed pipe attached to fuel tank ()

Nearside Rear wheel arch/mud gaurd damaged

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

drivers seat base deteriorated

slight deterioration in all rear tyres outer sidewalls

Fail 9 May 2025 145,986 miles

Fuel tank leaking fuel tank return pipe attached to tank corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear supply pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel feed pipe attached to fuel tank ()

Nearside Rear wheel arch/mud gaurd damaged

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

drivers seat base deteriorated

slight deterioration in all rear tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 20 May 2024 143,390 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 143,384 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced butt cross railsx3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tipping body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 141,123 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 141,116 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 87,873 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 87,859 miles

Front Power steering component fractured power steering belt slack (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 125,068 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 125,059 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 125,051 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe braket rusty hole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe lots off holes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 115,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 115,365 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 108,438 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 80,370 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 101,960 miles

front cross member rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2017 101,960 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

front cross member rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2016 94,811 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,013 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,001 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,335 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 51,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,708 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 45,707 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,859 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2008 34,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front registration plate slightly damaged

How Reliable is the Isuzu N-series?

Based on 6,511 MOT tests across 513 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
7,862
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
513
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 246
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 143
fog lamp not working 115
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S5 RHO is a 2005 Isuzu N-series in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2005 Isuzu N-series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 102,687 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 N-series fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 246 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S5 RHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu N-series typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Isuzu N-series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S5 RHO is a 2005 Isuzu N-series, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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