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M281 CCA

2003 Isuzu Big Horn

White Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

157,829 mi
Last recorded157,829 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Big Horn151,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM281 CCA
MakeIsuzu
ModelBig Horn
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 157,829 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 156,906 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 28 May 2025 156,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

General underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2024 153,917 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

chassis is corroded but not weakened

Pass 25 May 2023 152,460 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 151,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 148,719 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 144,196 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 144,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested All (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has nail in tread

Rear Both rear tyres cracking

Rear Wiper split

Pass 9 Jan 2018 143,831 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 140,180 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 138,665 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2015 138,665 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 134,766 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 130,467 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 126,659 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 120,230 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 115,639 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 108,223 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 100,010 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 95,079 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 91,959 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Big Horn?

Based on 4,426 MOT tests across 325 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
6,615
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
325
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 216
Brake pipe excessively corroded 159
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 116
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 115
constant velocity joint gaiter split 110
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M281 CCA is a 2003 Isuzu Big Horn in White with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Big Horn models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 151,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Big Horn fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M281 CCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Big Horn typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Big Horn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M281 CCA is a 2003 Isuzu Big Horn, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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