2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Isuzu Rodeo MOT pass rate and common faults

540 MOT tests in 2024. 57.4% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time57.4%
Failed or needed repairs42.6%
Typical mileage at test137,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 540 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working8.0%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.9%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  6. Wheel bearings: has excessive play3.7%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.3%
  8. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.3%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.0%
  10. Washers: not working2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics34.6%
  2. Suspension26.9%
  3. Brakes22.6%
  4. Body & chassis17.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.1%
  6. Steering8.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  8. Tyres3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.5%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play13.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo?

In 2024, 57.4% of 2005 Isuzu Rodeo cars passed their MOT first time, across 540 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Isuzu Rodeo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).