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VN05 VRL

2005 Isuzu Rodeo

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,976 mi
Last recorded82,976 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Rodeo91,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 VRL
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 82,976 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 71,135 miles

n/s washer partly blocked

Fail 13 Jan 2014 71,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

n/s washer partly blocked

Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,485 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 42,452 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearside rear parking brake cable not operating fully

Pass 29 Dec 2011 39,418 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Dec 2011 39,418 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,145 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/r light cluster cracked

spare tyre flat

Fail 6 Jan 2011 36,145 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

o/s/r light cluster cracked

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,232 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,335 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 23,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

front tyres balding on inner edges

slight play in both rear shock absorber bottom bushes

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 VRL is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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