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N162 UCG

2004 Isuzu Bighorn

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,308 mi
Last recorded231,308 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Isuzu Bighorn152,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 UCG
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 231,308 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 231,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 231,232 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions may be higher when exhaust repaired ! (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front body mounting corroded

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Oil leak from engine

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel 30mm free play (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 211,329 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 210,784 miles

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

Nearside Fuel system component leaking of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 189,986 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 189,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 189,956 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 187,496 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 183,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 179,555 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 175,628 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 167,760 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Aug 2007 158,152 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 136,583 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn to treadwear indicators. †offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

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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N162 UCG is a 2004 Isuzu Bighorn in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N162 UCG, 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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N162 UCG is a 2004 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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