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L309 WYJ

2005 Isuzu Big Horn

Black Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

266,764 mi
Last recorded266,764 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Big Horn127,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL309 WYJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelBig Horn
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 266,764 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 248,821 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 227,895 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 204,327 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 204,327 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 190,012 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 18 % , n/s lower performace

Engine ; oil leak , filter area ?

Fuel system ; pipes corroded at rear

Lighting ; o/s/r fog lamp mounting requires attention

Note ; oil at n/s/f chassis & gearbox ?

Note ; screen washers require attention

Registration ; front plate mounting requires attention

Steering ;P.A.S. seepage of fluid at hoses n/s of engine bay

Suspension ; o/s/r shock absorber has light misting of oil

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 30 Sep 2014 175,368 miles

Brakes ; front brake pads appear low ?

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes

Fuel pipes corroded at o/s/r , recommend replace

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

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

Note ; both front lower ball joints seals deteriorated

Note ; ref uneven tyre wear , recommend front wheel alignment ( tracking ) check / adjust

Note ; shock absorbers should be fitted as a pair to ensure even damping effect

Suspension ; o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Tyres ; both front tread low on inner edge , n/s close to limit

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 27 Sep 2014 175,367 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Brakes ; front brake pads appear low ?

Fuel pipes corroded at o/s/r , recommend replace

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

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

Note ; both front lower ball joints seals deteriorated

Note ; ref uneven tyre wear , recommend front wheel alignment ( tracking ) check / adjust

Note ; shock absorbers should be fitted as a pair to ensure even damping effect

Suspension ; o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Tyres ; both front tread low on inner edge , n/s close to limit

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 2 Oct 2013 156,967 miles

Brakes ; front brake pads appear low

Brakes ; front to rear & rear axle brake pipes corroded

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 16 %

Engine ; evidence of coolant leak ( front )

Engine ; oil leak

Lighting ; n/s/f fog / spot lamp not working

N/S wing mirror insecure

Screen washers require attention

Fail 1 Oct 2013 156,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes ; front brake pads appear low

Brakes ; front to rear & rear axle brake pipes corroded

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 16 %

Engine ; evidence of coolant leak ( front )

Engine ; oil leak

Lighting ; n/s/f fog / spot lamp not working

Lighting ; o/s headlamp aim at minimum height , adjuster siezed

N/S wing mirror insecure

Screen washers require attention

Pass 9 Oct 2012 140,636 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 139,101 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 135,469 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 135,454 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 129,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/r indicator lens repaired with tape

Fail 17 Oct 2009 129,264 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/r indicator lens repaired with tape

Pass 9 Jan 2009 121,526 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front wipers split but still clears screen

offside light cluster slightly damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2009 121,526 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front wipers split but still clears screen

offside light cluster slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2008 109,992 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyre's starting to get close on inner edge's

rear brake disc's worn / corroded

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

slioght misting of oil aound power steering pipe's

Fail 3 Jan 2008 109,992 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyre's starting to get close on inner edge's

rear brake disc's worn / corroded

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

slioght misting of oil aound power steering pipe's

Pass 24 Jun 2006 93,351 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Big Horn?

Based on 4,426 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
6,615
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 216
Brake pipe excessively corroded 159
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 115
constant velocity joint gaiter split 110
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L309 WYJ is a 2005 Isuzu Big Horn in Black with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Isuzu Big Horn models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 127,678 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 Big Horn fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L309 WYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Big Horn typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Isuzu Big Horn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L309 WYJ is a 2005 Isuzu Big Horn, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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