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J281 MJK

2005 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

166,743 mi
Last recorded166,743 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Bighorn148,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ281 MJK
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 166,743 miles

Coolant leak

Corrosion to chassis rails

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Play in steering system

Fail 5 Dec 2013 166,740 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Coolant leak

Corrosion to chassis rails

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Play in steering system

Pass 4 Dec 2012 158,519 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 158,516 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis rails

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2011 145,782 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to rear chassis

n/s inner track rod end play

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2011 145,772 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

corrosion to rear chassis

n/s inner track rod end play

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2010 128,930 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 14 Oct 2010 128,930 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 31 Jul 2009 111,275 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 111,271 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge

Slight mivement in both front hubs

Pass 22 May 2008 92,632 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 92,619 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 73,738 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2007 73,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 60,833 miles

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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J281 MJK is a 2005 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J281 MJK, 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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J281 MJK is a 2005 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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