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J470 TBW

2005 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto

Black Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,728 mi
Last recorded135,728 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto156,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ470 TBW
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn LWB Diesel Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 135,728 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 134,564 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 134,564 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 133,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Nov 2022 133,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody undersealed

Pass 21 Dec 2021 132,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 132,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 132,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 132,214 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 132,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 132,214 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 132,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 132,214 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 132,214 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 132,214 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 132,214 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 132,214 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 132,214 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 132,214 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 132,214 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 132,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 132,214 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Apr 2007 125,256 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 116,959 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto?

Based on 3,138 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,532
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 173
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 101
constant velocity joint gaiter split 88
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 81
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J470 TBW is a 2005 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto in Black with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 156,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J470 TBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J470 TBW registered?

J470 TBW is a 2005 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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