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M937 NEL

2003 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

202,454 mi
Last recorded202,454 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Bighorn148,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM937 NEL
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 202,454 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 202,433 miles

Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated N/S/F >> (REQUIRES INVESTIGATION) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking PAS FLUID EVERYWHERE (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working O/S (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S/R OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

MAIN CHASSIS AND BODY MOUNTINGS WITH RELEVANT FITTINGS ARE CORRODED

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively FRONT PROP, REAR JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 202,173 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play FRONT PROP, REAR U/J (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL REAR CHASSIS WITH ASSOCIATED MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 202,173 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush O/S/F LOWER (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

O/S/R METALLIC NOISE

Prop shaft bearing has slight play FRONT PROP, REAR U/J (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL REAR CHASSIS WITH ASSOCIATED MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 202,159 miles

FRONT POSITION LAMPS BRIGHTEN WITH INDICATORS SWITCHED ON

OIL FILTER LEAKING

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 202,158 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Position lamp not working O/S/F (4.2.1 (a))

Towbar safety device damaged ELECTRIC HOOK UP INSECURE (6.1.6 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PERISHED/SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail O/S/F (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/F (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT POSITION LAMPS BRIGHTEN WITH INDICATORS SWITCHED ON

OIL FILTER LEAKING

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 202,028 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Occasional rear seats not fitted at time of test

Rear fog lamp contains water

Slight play at column top end

Fail 14 Nov 2017 202,027 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Occasional rear seats not fitted at time of test

Rear fog lamp contains water

Slight play at column top end

Pass 15 Nov 2016 199,762 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR AXLE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/ OUTER SEVERLY PERISHED >>> NEW ADVIOSED (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush O/S/F LOWER >>> NEW ADVISED (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 199,758 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported CENTRE (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure FRONT (1.1.C.1c)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush N/S/F LOWER (2.7.4)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working O/S (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR AXLE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/ OUTER SEVERLY PERISHED >>> NEW ADVIOSED (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH RESET (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush O/S/F LOWER >>> NEW ADVISED (2.7.4)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 195,107 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 195,107 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 190,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 190,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 176,237 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 162,815 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 11 Sep 2012 161,931 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery inscure

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 148,665 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 138,896 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 138,896 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 129,235 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 119,047 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 119,047 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2007 108,425 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 108,425 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 97,350 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 97,347 miles

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

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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M937 NEL is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M937 NEL, 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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M937 NEL is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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