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M225 XUR

1994 Isuzu Big Horn

Black Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

188,372 mi
Last recorded188,372 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Big Horn133,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM225 XUR
MakeIsuzu
ModelBig Horn
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 188,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

foot brake pedal has travel

Pass 27 Jul 2024 186,476 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play OSF and NSF wheel bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil residue around engine and gearbox

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 186,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjustment screw seized (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition windscreen cracked over 40mm in the swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play OSF and NSF wheel bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil residue around engine and gearbox

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 176,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all 4 shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 168,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced torsion bar (bent) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 168,057 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced torsion bar (bent) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 166,204 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 166,194 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 159,012 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 153,863 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 153,857 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe not connected (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 147,087 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 141,575 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 139,755 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 139,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 134,628 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 134,628 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 127,166 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 118,205 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 118,205 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 113,640 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 109,896 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 89,956 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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M225 XUR is a 1994 Isuzu Big Horn in Black with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1994 Isuzu Big Horn models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 133,827 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M225 XUR, 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 32 years old, this Isuzu Big Horn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M225 XUR registered?

M225 XUR is a 1994 Isuzu Big Horn, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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