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M972 XHW

2004 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

230,197 mi
Last recorded230,197 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Bighorn152,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM972 XHW
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 230,197 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear differential leaking oil. advise check level

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

Offside Front centre spot light not working

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 219,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play detected at the steering wheel, possible top bush worn

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Vehicle chassis has corrosion all over but still strong

Fail 10 Jun 2019 219,018 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer has a large hole in the side (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play detected at the steering wheel, possible top bush worn

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Vehicle chassis has corrosion all over but still strong

Pass 29 Jun 2018 210,928 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower balljoint gaiter deteriorated

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2017 209,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 206,514 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 206,431 miles

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step / arch (5.2.6)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 189,175 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 185,368 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all under boy components very corroded.

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 185,131 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 185,131 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 184,145 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 184,145 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 172,559 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)

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

front number plate small but fitted to an imported vechicle

fuel tank damp

slight play upper steering bearing

Fail 31 May 2011 172,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front number plate small but fitted to an imported vechicle

fuel tank damp

slight play upper steering bearing

Pass 26 Jan 2010 154,697 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 145,819 miles

middle box

Pass 1 Feb 2008 137,013 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 137,013 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 127,227 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 127,227 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 118,822 miles

front plate position front cv joints

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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M972 XHW is a 2004 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 M972 XHW, 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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M972 XHW is a 2004 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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