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M518 TOF

2006 Isuzu Bighorn

Black Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,185 mi
Last recorded165,185 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Isuzu Bighorn132,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM518 TOF
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 165,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2026 165,805 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 163,640 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 159,935 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 159,922 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 156,942 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 155,243 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

hand brake high

Pass 15 Apr 2019 152,068 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2018 142,933 miles

brakes worn ,,, will need checking

park brakes 16% ,, poor ,,, will need attention

Fail 19 Apr 2018 142,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water in lens (1.8.A.1b)

brakes worn ,,, will need checking

park brakes 16% ,, poor ,,, will need attention

Pass 18 Apr 2017 127,630 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2016 112,372 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 100,008 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,259 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 88,461 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 84,202 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight movement in front steering joints

Fail 26 Mar 2012 84,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight movement in front steering joints

Pass 9 Mar 2011 77,591 miles

front registration plate cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2011 77,591 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2010 70,034 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front ans rear brake pads appear low

Pass 5 Mar 2009 62,064 miles

front and rear brake pads appear low

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 6 Feb 2009 61,687 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres getting low on edges

front and rear brake pads appear low

Pass 30 Jan 2008 53,325 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,101 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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M518 TOF is a 2006 Isuzu Bighorn in Black with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 132,982 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 M518 TOF, 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 20 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M518 TOF registered?

M518 TOF is a 2006 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 12 August 2006.

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