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Isuzu Bighorn

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 76 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

78%

Total Tests

76

Best Year

2003 (79%)

Years Covered

2

About the Isuzu Bighorn

The Isuzu Bighorn has been tested 76 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2003 to 2004), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2003 model is the most reliable with a 79% pass rate from 38 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 76%. With just a 3 point spread, the Bighorn is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 179,141 miles, while the newest (2004) averages 168,401 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 3050cc)
£1,245
Road Tax
£735
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£500
Total per year£2,535
Per month£211/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2004 details

How reliable is the Isuzu Bighorn?

vs national average-4% (82% avg)
vs Isuzu brand average+0% (78% avg)
Best to worst year spread3 percentage points

Isuzu Bighorn by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200476%38168,401 mi
200379%38179,141 mi

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