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N581 MDE

2003 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,339 mi
Last recorded170,339 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Bighorn148,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN581 MDE
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 170,339 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 170,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 167,452 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 165,192 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 162,284 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 162,284 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 159,352 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 155,420 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 151,884 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 146,926 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 146,926 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 143,255 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 143,255 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 141,287 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 133,333 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 125,475 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 118,990 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 116,298 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 110,539 miles

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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N581 MDE is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N581 MDE, 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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N581 MDE is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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