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L178 MGM

2003 Isuzu Bighorn

Red Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,248 mi
Last recorded115,248 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Bighorn148,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL178 MGM
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 115,248 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

advanced deterioration wear & corrosion to front & rear brake discs

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight wear & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

Fail 31 Mar 2010 105,639 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 105,639 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 96,261 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 96,250 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 92,587 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 78,705 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 77,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 29 Nov 2005 67,970 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 67,886 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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L178 MGM is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn in Red with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L178 MGM, 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 L178 MGM registered?

L178 MGM is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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