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M363 XWS

2004 Isuzu Bighorn

Blue Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

273,402 mi
Last recorded273,402 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Bighorn152,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM363 XWS
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 273,402 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2025 273,402 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2025 271,912 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2025 271,912 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 270,570 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 270,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2022 270,031 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2022 270,031 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 269,562 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 263,905 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 254,673 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 254,673 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 238,114 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 223,861 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 223,861 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 213,533 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 213,515 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 213,468 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 212,019 miles

front inner anti roll bar bushes worn to mot limits.

rear exhaust section in poor condition.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 211,398 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 191,576 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 176,241 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 176,241 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 163,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 158,395 miles

Chips on windscreen

Corrosion to rear chassis

Front antiroll bar 'd' bushes worn

Front body mounts deteriorated

N/s/f brake disc corroding inner face

O/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Oil around rear axle and brake components

Outer cv boots perishing

Park brake lever travel high for model

Some play in n/s/f hub

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 158,167 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Some play in n/s/f hub

Chips on windscreen

Corrosion to rear chassis

Front antiroll bar 'd' bushes worn

Front body mounts deteriorated

N/s/f brake disc corroding inner face

O/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Oil around rear axle and brake components

Outer cv boots perishing

Park brake lever travel high for model

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 148,267 miles

N/S/F body mount deteriorating

diff pinion oil seal leking

front tyres wearing unevenly

rear pads worn

some pitting front brake discs

stone chip centre windscreen

Fail 18 Sep 2008 148,267 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/F body mount deteriorating

diff pinion oil seal leking

front tyres wearing unevenly

rear pads worn

some pitting front brake discs

stone chip centre windscreen

Pass 11 May 2007 133,371 miles

Beam deflectors fitted †Small chip on windscreen

Body mounts deteriorating †Some uneven wear and perishing to all tyres

General corrosion to chassis and components †Corrosion to exhaust system

Some corrosion and scoring to brake discs

Some play in n/s steering idler

Pass 16 Aug 2006 125,068 miles

Advisories as per previous test

Fail 16 Aug 2006 125,068 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

chassis as corroded blisters all over

stone chip front screen centre

Pass 17 Oct 2005 112,574 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 112,468 miles

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

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

small chip centre of screen, rear seats removed,no cable movement nsr

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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M363 XWS is a 2004 Isuzu Bighorn in Blue with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 M363 XWS, 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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M363 XWS is a 2004 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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