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M978 OJU

2003 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,583 mi
Last recorded109,583 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Bighorn148,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 OJU
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 109,583 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 109,583 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 109,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 109,583 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 109,583 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 109,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 109,583 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 109,583 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 109,559 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 109,559 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 102,383 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 102,383 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 102,369 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 102,059 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 102,059 miles

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 101,374 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 95,173 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 95,140 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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M978 OJU is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M978 OJU, 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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What year was M978 OJU registered?

M978 OJU is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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