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VN05 DFG

2005 Isuzu Rodeo

Maroon Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

74,534 mi
Last recorded74,534 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Rodeo91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 DFG
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 74,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 74,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 73,512 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged not showing white light to rear

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2024 73,512 miles

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

general under body corrosion

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged not showing white light to rear

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 71,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens damage but not showing white to rear

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

rear body corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2023 71,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens damage but not showing white to rear

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

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

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

rear body corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 69,705 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 69,705 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 68,595 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 68,595 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,596 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 67,596 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 65,253 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 65,253 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,182 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 57,295 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 57,295 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,407 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 51,272 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,004 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 40,467 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 40,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight play on front prop rear uj

Pass 26 Feb 2013 34,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,146 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,277 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 24,277 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 19,603 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,838 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,102 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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VN05 DFG is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo in Maroon with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VN05 DFG, 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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VN05 DFG is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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