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N196 MVF

2003 Isuzu Big Horn

Blue Diesel 3050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

228,260 mi
Last recorded228,260 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Big Horn151,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 MVF
MakeIsuzu
ModelBig Horn
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,050cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 228,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 227,188 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier x2 (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 222,515 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 218,167 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 210,608 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 210,591 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 204,445 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 204,437 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 31 May 2017 204,412 miles

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

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

Braking system leaking Front to rear pipe above chassis plate on offside rear. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2016 197,513 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 197,268 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2015 192,880 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 192,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 182,015 miles

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

front tyres worn close on outer edges

rear tyres cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2014 181,986 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

All Tyres Cracking

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

Pipes Into Base Of Rad Damp

Steering Box Damp

Pass 17 Apr 2013 173,797 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 165,030 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 165,030 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 157,008 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 151,905 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 151,905 miles

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

lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint

major coolant leak

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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N196 MVF is a 2003 Isuzu Big Horn in Blue with a 3,050cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N196 MVF, 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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N196 MVF is a 2003 Isuzu Big Horn, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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