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M48 YCE

2006 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto

White Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,148 mi
Last recorded173,148 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto140,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM48 YCE
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn LWB Diesel Auto
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2026 173,148 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))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 169,035 miles

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

Rear chassis slight corrosion

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

minor oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2024 167,141 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 160,706 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 157,749 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 154,096 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 59,887 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 59,874 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn u j at transfer case (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 57,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 57,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 55,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

noise in offside rear wheel/drum

Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,615 miles

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

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

stablizing link switched off

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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M48 YCE is a 2006 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto in White with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 140,299 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 M48 YCE, 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 20 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M48 YCE is a 2006 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Diesel Auto, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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