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M968 SUX

2003 Isuzu Bighorn

Maroon Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,857 mi
Last recorded249,857 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Bighorn148,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM968 SUX
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 249,857 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

transmission light flashing, timing belt light illuminated

Fail 11 Apr 2019 249,828 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

transmission light flashing, timing belt light illuminated

Pass 27 Jan 2018 248,441 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Propshaft universal joint worn front propshaft rear uj ()

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

o/s front tyre inner edge wear

Fail 15 Jan 2018 248,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s front inner track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Propshaft universal joint worn front propshaft rear uj ()

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

o/s front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 3 Nov 2016 243,245 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front and rear chassis legs slightly corroded

oil leak

slight cracking to both rear tyres

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 234,941 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front and rear chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 220,191 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pedal has little servo assistance

Pass 8 Nov 2013 210,344 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 210,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 191,175 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2012 190,064 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2011 178,597 miles

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

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

all steel brake pipes corroded and greased

front and rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 11 Nov 2010 171,193 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 171,147 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 22 Oct 2009 171,141 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 18 Jan 2007 161,071 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 161,069 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

small play os lower ball joint

Pass 5 Dec 2005 143,655 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight play

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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M968 SUX is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn in Maroon with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M968 SUX, 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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M968 SUX is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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