2005 Isuzu Rodeo MOT pass rate: 63.6% (1,502 tests)
Is the 2005 Rodeo getting worse?
Pass rate of 2005-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61.9% -2.2 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 63.3% -0.9 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 66.3% +1.0 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2005 Rodeo
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 595 | 24.9% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 521 | 21.8% |
| 3 | Body, chassis, structure | 400 | 16.7% |
| 4 | Brakes | 365 | 15.3% |
| 5 | Steering | 158 | 6.6% |
| 6 | Visibility | 157 | 6.6% |
All Rodeo years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 (this page) | 1,502 | 63.6% | -0.9 pts | 133,686 |
| 2006 | 1,629 | 61.1% | -3.3 pts | 135,564 |
| 2007 | 1,647 | 62.1% | -3.0 pts | 130,474 |
| 2010 | 2,624 | 61.9% | -5.4 pts | 116,262 |
| 2011 | 2,069 | 65.6% | -3.5 pts | 107,927 |
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FAQs
Is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo reliable?
2005-registered examples passed 63.6% of their MOT tests (1,502 tests, 2023–2025), -0.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 21 years old with a median 133,686 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2005 Rodeo?
The median tested example shows 133,686 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.