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K390 SAF

2005 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,112 mi
Last recorded209,112 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Bighorn148,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK390 SAF
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 209,112 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 209,125 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 209,112 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 209,117 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 209,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 208,843 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 204,743 miles

slight oil leake

some corrosion in chassis

Pass 20 Oct 2017 199,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 192,428 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 184,493 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 178,140 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 178,139 miles

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)

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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 175,439 miles

Oil leak

ball joint boots perished

brake pipes slighty corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 175,417 miles

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

Oil leak

ball joint boots perished

brake pipes slighty corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 166,687 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 166,687 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 151,979 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2007 140,096 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 126,591 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 118,512 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 118,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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K390 SAF is a 2005 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K390 SAF, 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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K390 SAF is a 2005 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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