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J266 CEV

2005 Isuzu Bighorn

Black Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

216,098 mi
Last recorded216,098 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Bighorn148,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ266 CEV
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 216,098 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 202,912 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

whole of vehicle chassis corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2015 202,662 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 202,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 189,557 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 189,335 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 172,789 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 154,690 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 141,000 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 141,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 129,677 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

centre rear seat belt missing

Pass 23 Feb 2009 129,677 miles

centre rear seat belt missing

Pass 4 Mar 2008 109,043 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 86,422 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 67,142 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 66,880 miles

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

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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J266 CEV is a 2005 Isuzu Bighorn in Black with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 148,214 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 J266 CEV, 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 21 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J266 CEV is a 2005 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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