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M447 JEC

2001 Isuzu Bighorn

Black Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

188,471 mi
Last recorded188,471 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Isuzu Bighorn132,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM447 JEC
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 188,471 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle corrision all over

Pass 13 Jun 2022 177,029 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle corrision all over

Fail 8 Jun 2022 176,989 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle corrision all over

Pass 15 Jun 2021 166,856 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle has corrision all over

Pass 25 Jun 2020 160,429 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassie (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle has corrision all over

Fail 21 Dec 2019 160,418 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 155,248 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 154,680 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective broken (4.2.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 148,022 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2016 141,715 miles

all of chassis etc is very rusty.

front to rear fuel pipes are very rusty.

offside rear light lens damaged.

parts of chassis are badly corroded at four main body mountings.

parts of chassis both sides at rear are badly corroded,not a test fail because tow bar removed.

Fail 10 Dec 2016 141,524 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Outer 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all of chassis etc is very rusty.

front to rear fuel pipes are very rusty.

offside rear light lens damaged.

parts of chassis are badly corroded at four main body mountings.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 134,137 miles

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

the offside rear light unit has damage

the rear wiperblade is wornout

the suspension etc is rusty in places

the underbody etc is rusty in places

Fail 18 Dec 2015 134,091 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

the engine oil is low

the offside front top shocker bushes are incorectly fitted

the offside rear light unit has damage

the rear wiperblade is wornout

the suspension etc is rusty in places

the underbody etc is rusty in places

Pass 13 Dec 2014 126,033 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 126,030 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 121,852 miles

brake pipes slight corrsion

Pass 5 Mar 2011 120,845 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 114,796 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 14 May 2009 114,796 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 108,729 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 108,729 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2007 103,863 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 96,909 miles

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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M447 JEC is a 2001 Isuzu Bighorn in Black with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 132,645 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 M447 JEC, 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 25 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M447 JEC is a 2001 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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