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J115 MDL

2002 Isuzu Bighorn

Blue Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

182,477 mi
Last recorded182,477 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Isuzu Bighorn153,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ115 MDL
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2014 182,477 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre cracking within the tread

Nearside front tyre cracking within the tread

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre cracking within the tread

Offside rear tyre cracking within the tread

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 176,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rad weeping

secondary bonnet catch not operating

Fail 4 Apr 2013 176,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rad weeping

secondary bonnet catch not operating

Pass 15 Nov 2011 147,562 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

bonnet safty catch not operating

Fail 14 Nov 2011 147,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

bonnet safty catch not operating

Pass 16 Sep 2010 130,872 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 130,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 126,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 118,895 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 110,170 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 110,170 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 102,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Bighorn?

Based on 13,306 MOT tests across 1,049 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
1,049
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 684
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 353
constant velocity joint gaiter split 351
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J115 MDL is a 2002 Isuzu Bighorn in Blue with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 153,395 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 Bighorn fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J115 MDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Bighorn typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J115 MDL is a 2002 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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