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M353 TVU

2003 Isuzu Big Horn

Blue Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

162,601 mi
Last recorded162,601 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Big Horn151,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 TVU
MakeIsuzu
ModelBig Horn
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 162,601 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 148,636 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 148,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 142,375 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Nov 2011 142,366 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Nov 2010 137,666 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 137,666 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 129,211 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 129,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 119,213 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 119,213 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 107,909 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 107,909 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 95,283 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 95,283 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 87,180 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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M353 TVU is a 2003 Isuzu Big Horn in Blue with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M353 TVU, 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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What year was M353 TVU registered?

M353 TVU is a 2003 Isuzu Big Horn, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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