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Isuzu N-Series

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,999 cc

S5 RHOMOT history

S5 RHO is a green diesel Isuzu N-Series first used on 5 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2026
Mileage
146,024 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 RHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Isuzu
Model
N-Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 RHO was last recorded at 146,024 miles on 9 May 2025, 2,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2018: 80,370 miles, lower than 101,960 miles on 26 Jun 2017.
  • 16 Feb 2022: 87,859 miles, lower than 125,068 miles on 18 Feb 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,390 miles · 20 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,634 miles
Average per year
6,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,024 miles
  • 2024 – 143,390 miles
  • 2023 – 141,123 miles
  • 2022 – 87,873 miles
  • 2021 – 125,068 miles
  • 2019 – 115,381 miles
  • 2018 – 108,438 miles
  • 2017 – 101,960 miles
  • 2016 – 94,811 miles
  • 2015 – 86,529 miles
  • 2014 – 80,013 miles
  • 2013 – 73,001 miles
  • 2012 – 60,335 miles
  • 2011 – 51,478 miles
  • 2010 – 45,708 miles
  • 2008 – 34,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,024 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear supply pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel feed pipe attached to fuel tank
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch/mud gaurd damaged
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryDrivers seat base deteriorated
  • AdvisorySlight deterioration in all rear tyres outer sidewalls

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,024 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    146,024 miles
    Test number
    139641641135
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear supply pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel feed pipe attached to fuel tank
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch/mud gaurd damaged
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat base deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration in all rear tyres outer sidewalls
  2. Fail145,986 miles (+2,596)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,986 miles
    Test number
    263733081173
    • MajorFuel tank leaking fuel tank return pipe attached to tank corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear supply pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel feed pipe attached to fuel tank
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch/mud gaurd damaged
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat base deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration in all rear tyres outer sidewalls
  3. Pass143,390 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    143,390 miles
    Test number
    146570042960
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail143,384 miles (+2,261)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,384 miles
    Test number
    286406155973
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced butt cross railsx3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tipping body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass141,123 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    141,123 miles
    Test number
    348696863696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,116 miles (+53,243)4 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,116 miles
    Test number
    882450010468
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass87,873 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,873 miles
    Test number
    574771346541
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail87,859 miles (-37,209)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,859 miles
    Test number
    942660253980
    • MajorFront Power steering component fractured power steering belt slack (2.1.5 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass125,068 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,068 miles
    Test number
    790838046043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail125,059 miles (+8)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,059 miles
    Test number
    234770763001
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Fail125,051 miles (+9,670)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,051 miles
    Test number
    128361594661
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front pipe braket rusty hole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe lots off holes (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass115,381 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,381 miles
    Test number
    939456683854
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  13. Fail115,365 miles (+6,927)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,365 miles
    Test number
    240296536476
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  14. Pass108,438 miles (+28,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,438 miles
    Test number
    970444326131
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  15. Fail80,370 miles (-21,590)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,370 miles
    Test number
    863483771117
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  16. Pass101,960 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,960 miles
    Test number
    837680901828
    • AdvisoryFront cross member rusty
  17. Fail101,960 miles (+7,149)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,960 miles
    Test number
    961505378404
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront cross member rusty
  18. Pass94,811 miles (+8,282)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,811 miles
    Test number
    776968342732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,529 miles (+6,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,529 miles
    Test number
    255171865484
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass80,013 miles (+7,012)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,013 miles
    Test number
    586310264157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,001 miles (+12,666)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,001 miles
    Test number
    209812673408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,335 miles (+8,857)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,335 miles
    Test number
    979398562004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,478 miles (+5,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,478 miles
    Test number
    709510971001
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass45,708 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,708 miles
    Test number
    130420870492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,707 miles (+10,848)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,707 miles
    Test number
    544489560089
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  26. Pass34,859 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,859 miles
    Test number
    781814088148
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged
  27. Fail34,859 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,859 miles
    Test number
    543614088124
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged

Questions about S5 RHO

Does S5 RHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 RHO expired on 19 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 RHO?
The MOT on S5 RHO expired on 19 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 RHO done?
S5 RHO was recorded at 146,024 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 6,597 miles a year.
Has S5 RHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 RHO has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 RHO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 RHO find?
S5 RHO passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear supply pipes; front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember; fuel pipe/s corroded fuel feed pipe attached to fuel tank, and 4 more.

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