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N701 BFL

2003 Isuzu Bighorn

Gold Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,811 mi
Last recorded105,811 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Bighorn148,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN701 BFL
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 105,811 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 103,041 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 102,942 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 100,933 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 100,451 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 98,493 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 96,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 95,403 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 95,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 94,509 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 94,509 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,186 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 92,186 miles

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

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users side step (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 89,582 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,093 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,256 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 82,280 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,139 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 75,566 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 70,121 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 70,121 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 62,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,307 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 49,110 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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N701 BFL is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn in Gold with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N701 BFL, 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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N701 BFL is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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