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K297 EJM

2003 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,810 mi
Last recorded110,810 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Bighorn148,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK297 EJM
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 110,810 miles

Underside of vehicle in a poor and rusty condition

Fail 13 Aug 2015 110,808 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake binding Handbrake (3.7.B.1)

Underside of vehicle in a poor and rusty condition

Pass 1 Jul 2014 107,585 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 107,585 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 102,389 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 96,882 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 96,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 92,334 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 87,280 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 82,204 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 82,204 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 76,956 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 76,956 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 71,990 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,689 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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K297 EJM is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K297 EJM, 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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What year was K297 EJM registered?

K297 EJM is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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