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J688 FYB

2003 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,456 mi
Last recorded110,456 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Bighorn148,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ688 FYB
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 110,456 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear auxiliary seat ()

Nearside Sun visor not fully retracting

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear auxiliary seat ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 110,449 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear auxiliary seat ()

Nearside Sun visor not fully retracting

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear auxiliary seat ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 109,973 miles

Nearside Sun visor not fully retracting

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Oct 2021 109,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Sun visor not fully retracting

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 109,272 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 107,757 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 107,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 106,738 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 104,811 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 103,189 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 101,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 101,594 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 99,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 99,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 97,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 97,309 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 94,245 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Nov 2011 94,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 90,012 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Nov 2010 90,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Nov 2009 87,480 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Dec 2008 83,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 83,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 79,410 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 75,937 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 72,273 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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J688 FYB is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J688 FYB, 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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J688 FYB is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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