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M551 VCT

2003 Isuzu Bighorn

Blue Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

335,031 mi
Last recorded335,031 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Bighorn148,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM551 VCT
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2023 335,031 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury osr nsr wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

various repairs to chassis and under body (corrosion)

Pass 24 Jan 2022 329,761 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake performance reduced, attention recommended.

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded ,not likely to cause injury at time of test.

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

Plastic trim fitted to sills limiting inspection.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake disc excessively pitted, performance not effected. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underside of body and chassis heavily covered with underseal.

Fail 4 Nov 2021 328,707 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corroded and inadequately repaired. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake performance reduced, attention advised.

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

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

Offside Rear Corroded wheel arch, not likely to cause injury at time of test.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Plastic trim fitted to outer sills limiting inspection.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs excessively pitted, performance not effected. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under body corrosion covered with paint.

Fail 10 Feb 2021 328,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill excessively corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Most off chassis corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Plastic trim fitted to outer sills limiting inspection.

Under body corroded in most areas.

Pass 17 Jan 2020 322,058 miles

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

heavy corrosion to various chassis areas and body

nsr park brake slight low effort

rear service brake only just met requirements

various brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2019 314,653 miles

Both outer sills covered with plastic trim limiting full inspection.

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

Nearside Parking brake performance slightly reduced.

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY just met requirement. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc back plates deteriorating.

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 314,496 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osr brake pipe light corrosion

slight play osf wheel bearing

various chassis components heavy corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2017 306,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange bolt missing. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner corrosion to sill , not considered excessive.

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 300,991 miles

exhaust blow on front joint

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s centre body mountain corroded on under sill section

oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2016 300,888 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

exhaust blow on front joint

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s centre body mountain corroded on under sill section

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 299,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 299,449 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 291,550 miles

front and rear of chassis damp with diesel

various fuel and brake pipes corroded

various parts of chassis corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 284,632 miles

chassis rails coroded

various brake pipes and fuel lines coroded

various oil leaks around engine

Pass 5 Dec 2012 276,517 miles

nsf tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

oil leak from enginge poss transmission

various brake and fuel pipes corroded

various parts of chassis and under floor corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 261,782 miles

oil leak from engine and transmisson

various brake and fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2011 261,782 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from engine and transmission

osf nsf wheel bearings would benifit from adjustment

rear brake discs corroded heavily

various brake and fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 247,389 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 232,291 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 217,298 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 217,298 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 194,877 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 175,502 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2005 164,184 miles

(advise)brake fluid between min max †(advise)metal brake pipes at rear corroded slightly †(advise)ns front damper slightly wet

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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M551 VCT is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn in Blue with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M551 VCT, 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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M551 VCT is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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