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N585 CBL

2005 Isuzu Bighorn

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

270,923 mi
Last recorded270,923 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Bighorn148,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN585 CBL
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 270,923 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside door jam (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 268,647 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 265,329 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 265,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 255,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

check engine lamp on

long park brake travel

registration plate lamp deteriorated

surface corrosion underside

Fail 14 Mar 2023 255,916 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

check engine lamp on

long park brake travel

registration plate lamp deteriorated

surface corrosion underside

Pass 10 Mar 2022 244,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Under body corrosion forming

Pass 17 Mar 2021 237,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer pipe/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight leak steering box

Fail 17 Mar 2021 237,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer pipe/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight leak steering box

Pass 11 Feb 2020 232,697 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 232,695 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected excessive movement inner shaft joint (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 232,640 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering drop link

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 218,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 216,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2016 214,679 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leaks

rear seat belts not checked

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 13 Jun 2014 209,168 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion to chassis

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 4 Apr 2012 200,943 miles

Deterioration to front suspension ball joints rubber boots

Movement in steering ilder

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pitting to front brake disc's

Pitting to rear brake disc's

Pass 4 Apr 2011 187,921 miles

front numberplate cracked

slight play in steering u/j

Pass 31 Mar 2010 176,257 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 176,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management warning lamp on

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 169,440 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 155,623 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 155,350 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f a.b.s wiring insecure

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor not secure

Pass 4 Apr 2007 138,232 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 138,229 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 114,479 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 113,983 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N585 CBL is a 2005 Isuzu Bighorn in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 148,214 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 N585 CBL, 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 21 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N585 CBL is a 2005 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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