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Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 MOT pass rate & common failures

From 863 recorded MOT tests of the Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120, published by DVSA.

Data updated

Quick answer

The Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 passes 60.6% of MOT tests, against 65.7% for all vans. The most recorded failure is "Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction", in 27.5% of failed tests.

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

60.6%unadjusted863 tests

5.1 points below the fleet average of 65.7%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

  1. 1.Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction27.5%

    78 occurrences

  2. 2.ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction21.1%

    60 occurrences

  3. 3.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements18.3%

    52 occurrences

  4. 4.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps17.6%

    50 occurrences

  5. 5.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning17.3%

    49 occurrences

  6. 6.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen15.5%

    44 occurrences

  7. 7.An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning14.4%

    41 occurrences

  8. 8.A shock absorber bush excessively worn11.6%

    33 occurrences

  9. 9.A tyre seriously damaged11.6%

    33 occurrences

  10. 10.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.2%

    26 occurrences

  11. 11.Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc8.5%

    24 occurrences

  12. 12.Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen6.7%

    19 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 tests carrying each advisory.

  1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements31.2%

    269 tests

  2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements7.6%

    66 tests

  3. 3.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured7.3%

    63 tests

  4. 4.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded7.1%

    61 tests

  5. 5.Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users6.4%

    55 tests

  6. 6.A tyre seriously damaged6.3%

    54 tests

  7. 7.A shock absorber bush excessively worn6.1%

    53 tests

  8. 8.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn5.9%

    51 tests

What gets tested

The Grafter N35.120 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test
87,273
Test classes
class 7: 863

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Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120?
60.6% unadjusted, from 863 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.
What does a Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 fail its MOT on?
"Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction" is recorded in 27.5% of failed Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 tests, followed by "ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction" (21.1%). One failed test often lists several items.
What mileage does a Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 usually have at its MOT?
87,273 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Van mileages run far higher than cars, and a working van at five years old can have covered what a car covers in fifteen.

Analysis built from DVSA data of