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M412 TVM

2003 Isuzu Bighorn

Gold Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,633 mi
Last recorded160,633 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Bighorn148,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM412 TVM
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 160,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 160,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 136,631 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 125,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 118,041 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 105,961 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 105,961 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2008 91,964 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 91,964 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 79,700 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 May 2006 66,138 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 66,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M412 TVM is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn in Gold with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 148,004 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 M412 TVM, 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 23 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M412 TVM is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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