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L426 GFJ

2004 Isuzu Bighorn

Silver Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,155 mi
Last recorded153,155 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Bighorn152,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL426 GFJ
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 153,155 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 140,950 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 140,950 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 129,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all chassis areas have surface corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2013 129,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all chassis have heavy corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2012 115,733 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

all chassis arears have surface rust

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Feb 2011 103,375 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 103,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 94,015 miles

Front wipers starting to split

Nearside front tyre on 1.6mm limit on outside edge

Slight play in front lower ball joints

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Fail 2 Oct 2009 94,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front wipers starting to split

Nearside front tyre on 1.6mm limit on outside edge

Slight play in front lower ball joints

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Fail 11 Jun 2008 91,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chassis showing general signs of surface corrosion

exhaust starting to corrode

possible slight brake judder

rear wiper split

slight play in steering column

Pass 11 Jun 2008 91,204 miles

chassis showing general signs of surface corrosion

exhaust starting to corrode

possible slight brake judder

rear wiper split

slight play in steering column

Pass 14 Dec 2006 85,954 miles

exhaust box starting to deteriorate

rear wiper blade split

signs of surface corrosion on chassis

slight play in steering

Fail 14 Dec 2006 85,954 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust box starting to deteriorate

rear wiper blade split

signs of surface corrosion on chassis

slight play in steering

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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L426 GFJ is a 2004 Isuzu Bighorn in Silver with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L426 GFJ, 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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What year was L426 GFJ registered?

L426 GFJ is a 2004 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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