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M457 XVE

2003 Isuzu Bighorn

Blue Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,427 mi
Last recorded140,427 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Bighorn148,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM457 XVE
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 140,427 miles

Centre Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 123,003 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 121,898 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 114,682 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 114,682 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 111,113 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 111,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 May 2011 111,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Both o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

General chassis condition

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 105,305 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 10,039 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 May 2009 10,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Feb 2008 95,892 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 95,892 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 92,232 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 92,232 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 85,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

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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M457 XVE is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn in Blue with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M457 XVE, 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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M457 XVE is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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