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L53 FFX

1994 Isuzu Bighorn

Black Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,358 mi
Last recorded164,358 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Isuzu Bighorn162,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL53 FFX
MakeIsuzu
ModelBighorn
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 164,358 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X4 (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All round the vehicle front and rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 163,384 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 163,378 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 159,825 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All in places (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 155,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 155,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 151,673 miles

Chassis rails corroded but not excessively.

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 146,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Fail 7 Oct 2014 146,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 17 Oct 2013 141,493 miles

long parking brake travel

oil leak

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Oct 2013 141,487 miles

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

long parking brake travel

oil leak

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Sep 2012 136,152 miles

both sides front inner and outer cv boots perished

slight free play in steering box

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Sep 2011 131,080 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 122,400 miles

water leak

both front outer cv boots perished and spliting

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2010 122,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

water leak

both front outer cv boots perished and spliting

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 192,763 miles

oil leak

slight free play in steering

slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing

Fail 8 Sep 2009 192,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

slight free play in steering

slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 18 Aug 2008 178,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 163,333 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 134,710 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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L53 FFX is a 1994 Isuzu Bighorn in Black with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1994 Isuzu Bighorn models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 162,127 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 L53 FFX, 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 32 years old, this Isuzu Bighorn is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L53 FFX is a 1994 Isuzu Bighorn, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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