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P881 UCA

2005 Isuzu Bighorn

Gold Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

240,272 mi
Last recorded240,272 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Bighorn148,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP881 UCA
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 240,272 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear chassis corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2026 240,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 237,836 miles

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

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

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 5 Mar 2025 237,818 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Feb 2024 235,961 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2023 233,245 miles

exhaust slight blow

Fail 27 Feb 2023 233,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust slight blow

Pass 8 Feb 2022 230,001 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 7 Feb 2022 230,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

reverse light not working

Pass 5 Feb 2021 226,712 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 226,712 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 222,695 miles

front prop rear u/j u/s

reverse light not working

Fail 17 Feb 2020 222,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front prop rear u/j u/s

reverse light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2019 217,797 miles

small exhaust blow

Pass 23 Feb 2018 211,826 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 206,431 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear u/j worn front propshaft

Fail 20 Feb 2017 206,431 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear u/j worn front propshaft

Pass 19 Feb 2016 200,399 miles

front prop rear u/j worn

Pass 25 Feb 2015 193,715 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 193,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 186,680 miles

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

boot poor steeing arm o/s

Fail 19 Feb 2014 186,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

boot poor steeing arm o/s

Pass 19 Feb 2013 183,003 miles

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

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 20 Feb 2012 172,817 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 157,427 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 157,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 140,705 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 140,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 121,453 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 121,453 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 103,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 81,956 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 81,674 miles

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

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

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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P881 UCA is a 2005 Isuzu Bighorn in Gold with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 P881 UCA, 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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P881 UCA is a 2005 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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