The MOT Files

Van reliability file

Isuzu D-Max MOT pass rate & common failures

From 3,542 recorded MOT tests of the Isuzu D-Max, published by DVSA.

Data updated

Quick answer

The Isuzu D-Max passes 76.2% of MOT tests once adjusted for age and mileage, ranking 2 of 21 van models, against 65.7% for all vans. The most recorded failure is "A shock absorber bush excessively worn", in 22.7% of failed tests.

At a glance

Pass rate, adjusted for age and mileage

76.2%adjusted · 76.7% raw · rank 2 of 213,542 tests

10.6 points above the fleet average of 65.7%.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Isuzu D-Max tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

  1. 1.A shock absorber bush excessively worn22.7%

    156 occurrences

  2. 2.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen11.2%

    77 occurrences

  3. 3.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 functioning10.5%

    72 occurrences

  4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements10.3%

    71 occurrences

  5. 5.Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement9.9%

    68 occurrences

  6. 6.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning9.8%

    67 occurrences

  7. 7.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn9.8%

    67 occurrences

  8. 8.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded9.8%

    67 occurrences

  9. 9.A wheel bearing with excessive play8.4%

    58 occurrences

  10. 10.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm8.0%

    55 occurrences

  11. 11.Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction7.7%

    53 occurrences

  12. 12.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn7.4%

    51 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Isuzu D-Max tests carrying each advisory.

  1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements14.4%

    509 tests

  2. 2.A wheel bearing with excessive play11.3%

    399 tests

  3. 3.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded9.0%

    320 tests

  4. 4.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm4.8%

    171 tests

  5. 5.A shock absorber bush excessively worn4.3%

    152 tests

  6. 6.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.7%

    131 tests

  7. 7.Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users3.6%

    127 tests

  8. 8.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn3.4%

    119 tests

How wear changes the picture

D-Max pass rate by age and registration year

3–5 yrsreg. 2020–202281%
6–8 yrsreg. 2017–201977%
9–11 yrsreg. 2014–201670%
12–14 yrsreg. 2011–201361%

What gets tested

The D-Max fleet

Average mileage recorded at test
73,488
Test classes
class 7: 3,542
Names grouped into this model (28)
  • D-MAX ARCTIC TRUCKS SAFIR AUTO
  • D-MAX BLADE +
  • D-MAX BLADE + AUTO
  • D-MAX D/C INTERCOOLER TD
  • D-MAX DL20
  • D-MAX DL20 AUTO
  • D-MAX DL40
  • D-MAX DL40 AUTO
  • D-MAX E/C INTERCOOLER TD
  • D-MAX E/C TWIN TURBO TD
  • D-MAX EIGER D/C INTERCOOLER TD
  • D-MAX UTAH D/C INT-COOLER TD A
  • D-MAX UTAH D/C INTERCOOLER TD
  • D-MAX UTAH D/C TWIN TURBO TD
  • D-MAX UTAH D/C TWIN TURBO TD A
  • D-MAX UTAH VISI D/C TW TRB TDA
  • D-MAX UTAH VISION D/C INTCL TD
  • D-MAX UTAH VISION D/C TD
  • D-MAX UTAH VISION D/C TD AUTO
  • D-MAX UTAH VISION D/C TW TRBTD
  • D-MAX UTILITY
  • D-MAX UTILITY 4X2
  • D-MAX UTILITY MEWP
  • D-MAX V-CROSS
  • D-MAX V-CROSS AUTO
  • D-MAX YUKON D/C INTCOOLER TD A
  • D-MAX YUKON D/C INTERCOOLER TD
  • D-MAX YUKON TWIN TURBO D/C TD

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Isuzu D-Max?
76.2% once adjusted for the age and mileage of the vans tested, ranking 2 of 21 van models, from 3,542 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.
What does a Isuzu D-Max fail its MOT on?
"A shock absorber bush excessively worn" is recorded in 22.7% of failed Isuzu D-Max tests, followed by "Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen" (11.2%). One failed test often lists several items.
What mileage does a Isuzu D-Max usually have at its MOT?
73,488 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