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M491 VJL

2004 Isuzu Bighorn

Blue Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,376 mi
Last recorded96,376 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Bighorn152,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 VJL
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 96,376 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 93,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 90,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 90,110 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 85,352 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 79,155 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 75,351 miles

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

Nearside Front shockabsorber misting slight leak

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens broken tapped up white light showing to side not rear

Fail 17 Oct 2016 75,349 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front shockabsorber misting slight leak

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens broken tapped up white light showing to side not rear

Pass 19 Oct 2015 69,033 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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)

off side rear lens damaged white light showing to side

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 67,024 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 67,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,399 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear stop light lens damaged

parking brake warning light illuminating

Pass 24 Oct 2012 50,946 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 50,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 43,975 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 37,638 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

spare tyre tread close to legal limits

Fail 4 Nov 2010 37,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

spare tyre tread close to legal limits

Pass 3 Nov 2009 25,156 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 25,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 12,006 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 3,253 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 138,894 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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M491 VJL is a 2004 Isuzu Bighorn in Blue with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M491 VJL, 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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M491 VJL is a 2004 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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