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R794 FNG

2003 Isuzu Bighorn

White Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

219,318 mi
Last recorded219,318 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Bighorn148,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 FNG
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 219,318 miles

Offside Front Mount Corroded

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 219,314 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 211,187 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 206,226 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 206,222 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 198,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 192,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe below transfer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 187,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 184,263 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 184,264 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 177,971 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 177,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 171,835 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 171,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 167,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 167,317 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 165,399 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 165,399 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle between brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 159,352 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Surface corrosion on rear chassis/suspension

rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 154,330 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f bumpstop missing

slight bind o/s/f brake

surface corrosion suspension

Fail 31 Jan 2013 149,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

small splits on wipers

surface corrosion chassis

Pass 31 Jan 2013 149,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

small splits on wipers

surface corrosion chassis

Pass 30 Jan 2012 142,680 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

check lamp on dash

Pass 17 Feb 2011 138,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 138,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 139,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 124,073 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 118,807 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 110,202 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2006 102,692 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings,chassis and brake pipes waxoiled hard to check!!!!!

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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R794 FNG is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn in White with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R794 FNG, 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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R794 FNG is a 2003 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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