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M246 EWX

2003 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,569 mi
Last recorded148,569 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto145,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM246 EWX
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn LWB Diesel Auto
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 148,569 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2014 148,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 139,029 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 138,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 May 2012 134,745 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 130,583 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 126,140 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 120,090 miles

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

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

timing belt light lit on dash board

Pass 26 Nov 2007 106,112 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 93,970 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 93,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 84,158 miles

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

How Reliable is the Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto?

Based on 3,138 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,532
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 173
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 101
constant velocity joint gaiter split 88
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 81
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M246 EWX is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 145,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M246 EWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M246 EWX is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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