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N709 FKE

2004 Isuzu Big Horn

Black Diesel 3100cc

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Expired

Expires23 Feb 2026

Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)

Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,263 mi

Last recorded162,263 miles

Recorded on24 Feb 2025

Typical for 2004 Isuzu Big Horn161,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN709 FKE

MakeIsuzu

ModelBig Horn

Year2004

ColourBlack

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail

Pass 24 Feb 2025 162,263 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front rigid brake pipes corroded

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal cross member / out rigger (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both rear hub oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear inner sills corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2025 162,239 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger / chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front rigid brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Both rear hub oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear inner sills corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 159,295 miles

Both front rigid brake pipes corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level low

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

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Both rear hub oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Repair to offside front chassis covered in under seal

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 159,270 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis / cross member by steering box mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Both front rigid brake pipes corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level low

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

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Both rear hub oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 154,541 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

General corrosion to chassis

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Door Sill Corroded

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

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

Rear Both Rear Hub Seals Damp

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 151,193 miles

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake has just met the required effort, system may need adjustment or repair.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear hub oil seals have slight leak

Fail 18 Jan 2022 151,149 miles

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside rear inner sill corroded

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

Parking brake has just met the required effort, system may need adjustment or repair.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear hub oil seals have slight leak

Pass 11 Feb 2021 148,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play close to being rejected (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

ladder chassis corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 146,001 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 144,039 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 144,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door frame (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 142,045 miles

Pass 9 Jan 2017 138,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 138,648 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 135,941 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 132,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 128,335 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 128,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 123,935 miles

Fail 18 Jan 2013 123,935 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Advise replacement of front c.v. boot clips, becoming loose.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 118,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear chassis lightly corroded.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 118,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear chassis lightly corroded.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 113,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 108,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres have small cracks on side wall /not deep enough to see ply /cord at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2008 99,596 miles

Pass 25 Oct 2007 93,986 miles

Pass 23 Oct 2006 84,351 miles

Pass 24 Oct 2005 76,146 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

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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N709 FKE is a 2004 Isuzu Big Horn in Black with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Isuzu Big Horn models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 161,408 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 N709 FKE, 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 22 years old, this Isuzu Big Horn is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N709 FKE is a 2004 Isuzu Big Horn, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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