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J457 GAH

2003 Isuzu Bighorn

Black Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

169,123 mi
Last recorded169,123 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Bighorn148,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ457 GAH
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2017 169,123 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced insecure and likely to affect/catch in steering components (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis/crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust system snapped (7.1.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed Alternator wiring (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short Alternator wiring shorting out (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis/outriggers/body mounts (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis/outriggers/body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 229,278 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 220,596 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 205,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 197,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 197,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2012 187,917 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear section of exhaust missing

Pass 11 Jun 2012 187,917 miles

Rear section of exhaust missing

Pass 7 Jun 2011 169,923 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 169,886 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2006 120,909 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J457 GAH is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn in Black with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 148,004 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 J457 GAH, 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 23 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J457 GAH is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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