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WG55 CXE

2005 Isuzu Rodeo

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,969 mi
Last recorded91,969 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Rodeo91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 CXE
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 91,969 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Front Body rubber mount perished

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 91,968 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Mounting brackets snapped (resting on rear leaf spring) (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged/cracked

Offside Front Body rubber mount perished

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 88,637 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 88,636 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding o/s lower output than n/s.54% imbalance. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired near n/s rear front leaf spring mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 85,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 85,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 85,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 85,259 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel flap wont open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

gearbox and rear axle oil leaks

Fail 8 Feb 2022 84,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

gearbox and rear axle oil leaks

Pass 22 Feb 2021 84,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox and rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside headlamp levelling device continuously raising and lowering headlamp aim

towbar fixings corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2021 84,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox and rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside headlamp levelling device continuously raising and lowering headlamp aim

towbar fixings corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2020 82,962 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 82,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 82,229 miles

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

Headlamp leveling device defective. (o/s continuously operating)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 82,229 miles

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

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

Headlamp leveling device defective. (o/s continuously operating)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,249 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Engine/gearbox oil leaks

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)

Severe oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

Fail 25 Jan 2018 81,249 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Engine/gearbox oil leaks

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)

Severe oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,402 miles

Fuel filler flap does not close properly

Oil leak from diff pinion seal

Oil leak from gearbox

Fail 24 Jan 2017 79,400 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel filler flap does not close properly

Oil leak from diff pinion seal

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,286 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

gearbox leak

tyres perished

Pass 12 Jan 2015 77,239 miles

O/S/F,N/S/F,N/S/R,O/S/R Tyres perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

abnormal noise from engine

exhaust system corroded

spare wheel loose in carrier

tow bar mounting bolts corroded

transmission oil leak

wiper blades worn

Pass 3 Jan 2014 72,999 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 72,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 69,861 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,670 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 65,670 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 59,128 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 59,081 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,726 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 50,572 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,820 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 39,795 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WG55 CXE is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WG55 CXE, 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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WG55 CXE is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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