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L181 YCV

2004 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,482 mi
Last recorded172,482 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Bighorn152,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 YCV
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 172,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 172,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 161,604 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 161,591 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 150,047 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 150,047 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake master cylinder cap missing.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 139,388 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 139,388 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 126,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 111,055 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 98,028 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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L181 YCV is a 2004 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 152,298 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 L181 YCV, 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 22 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L181 YCV is a 2004 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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