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Isuzu D-Max MOT pass rate and common problems

76.2% of Isuzu D-Max models passed the 2024 MOT (33,786 first tests): 70.9% at the first attempt and 5.3% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 3 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 32% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 132.0 (95% CI 129.8–134.2; 100 = normal).

Isuzu D-Max at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate76.2%incl. 5.3% fixed at the test centre202433786
Passed at the first attempt70.9%all first tests202433786
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 129.8–134.2)132.0index100 = normal for its age · rank 703 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202433786
Biggest excess: Suspension17.3per 10010.7 same-age2019–2024165957
Dangerous defects7.5per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024165957
Advisory items118.2per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024165957
strip · Isuzu D-Max · MOT Risk Index · 132 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Isuzu D-Max. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 703 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 698 and 710 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Isuzu D-Max index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank703of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202433786
Best rank within its 95% interval698rankother models held where they are202433786
Worst rank within its 95% interval710rankother models held where they are202433786

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 135.7 to 132.0 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on an Isuzu D-Max MOT, and how often?

Isuzu D-Max MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 19.4 per 100 tests, against 19.2 for UK vehicles of the same age (2019–2024, n = 165,957).

bar · Isuzu D-Max · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 19.4 vs 19.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment19.4per 10019.22019–202432183
Suspension17.3per 10010.72019–202428644
Brakes13.1per 10011.12019–202421756
Visibility8.8per 10012.12019–202414623
Body, chassis, structure5.5per 1005.32019–20249108
Tyres5per 1007.42019–20248295

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 165,957 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Isuzu D-Max compare with vehicles of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Isuzu D-Max is suspension at age 7: 11.3 failures per 100 tests, against 5.7 for same-age vehicles of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 22,287).

bullet · Isuzu D-Max · Tyres, age 3 · 2.8 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 2.8 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 3.6 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 3.9 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 2.9 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 4.5 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 5.8 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 3.4 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 5.5 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 32.8per 1004.22019–202423590
Brakes, age 33.6per 1001.82019–202423590
Suspension, age 33.9per 1000.62019–202423590
Tyres, age 42.9per 1004.52019–202424522
Brakes, age 44.5per 1002.42019–202424522
Suspension, age 45.8per 1001.22019–202424522
Tyres, age 53.4per 1005.12019–202426129
Brakes, age 55.5per 1003.12019–202426129
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 57.1per 1002.22019–202426129
Tyres, age 63.5per 1005.52019–202425121
Brakes, age 67.1per 1003.82019–202425121
Suspension, age 69.1per 1003.72019–202425121
Tyres, age 73.7per 1006.02019–202422287
Brakes, age 78.4per 1004.52019–202422287
Suspension, age 711.3per 1005.72019–202422287
Tyres, age 83.6per 1006.32019–202417535
Brakes, age 89.8per 1005.42019–202417535
Suspension, age 812.6per 1007.82019–202417535

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Isuzu D-Max's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Isuzu D-Max advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 24.0% of the time.

funnel · Isuzu D-Max · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 24.0 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 24 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment24.0% next failmedian model2019–20241361
Suspension18.7% next failmedian model2019–202427587
Body, chassis, structure15.1% next failmedian model2019–20245402
Brakes13.8% next failmedian model2019–202420916
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems6.9% next failmedian model2019–2024598
Tyres6.3% next failmedian model2019–202420662
Identification of the vehicle5.4% next failmedian model2019–20243198
Noise, emissions and leaks4.5% next failmedian model2019–20242785
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20245057

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Isuzu D-Max got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Isuzu D-Max MOTs flag suspension most: 40 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 165,957).

bar · Isuzu D-Max · Suspension · 40 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension40per 10026.22019–202466396
Brakes30.8per 10034.72019–202451119
Tyres29.2per 10039.72019–202448538
Body, chassis, structure5.4per 1004.62019–20248931
Non-component advisories4.6per 1007.82019–20247702
Identification of the vehicle2.9per 1002.52019–20244803

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 165,957 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on an Isuzu D-Max?

For Isuzu D-Max models aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 7.3% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 31,184).

bar · Isuzu D-Max · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass · 5.9 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–20249118
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–20249118
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–20249118
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20249118
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20249118
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20249118
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20249118
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20249118
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20249118
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20249118
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20249118
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory9.0% next fail2019–20242789
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory8.4% next fail2019–20242789
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–20242789
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.9% next fail2019–20242789
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.1% next fail2019–20242789
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–20242789
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20242789
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20242789
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242789
Steering, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242789
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail14.4% next fail2019–20242258
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail10.1% next fail2019–20242258
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail8.8% next fail2019–20242258
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail6.9% next fail2019–20242258
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–20242258
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–20242258
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–20242258
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail1.3% next fail2019–20242258
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20242258
Steering, under 3 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20242258
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20242258
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass7.3% next fail2019–202431184
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–202431184
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–202431184
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–202431184
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–202431184
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–202431184
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–202431184
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202431184
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202431184
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202431184
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202431184
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory11.5% next fail2019–202416177
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory10.1% next fail2019–202416177
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory8.0% next fail2019–202416177
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–202416177
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–202416177
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.1% next fail2019–202416177
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.2% next fail2019–202416177
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–202416177
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202416177
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202416177
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202416177
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail18.8% next fail2019–202413712
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail13.2% next fail2019–202413712
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail10.5% next fail2019–202413712
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail10.2% next fail2019–202413712
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.6% next fail2019–202413712
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.4% next fail2019–202413712
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–202413712
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–202413712
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–202413712
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–202413712
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202413712
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass10.6% next fail2019–202416231
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass8.3% next fail2019–202416231
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.3% next fail2019–202416231
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.6% next fail2019–202416231
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–202416231
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–202416231
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–202416231
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202416231
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–202416231
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202416231
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202416231
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory16.1% next fail2019–202414005
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory14.4% next fail2019–202414005
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory10.1% next fail2019–202414005
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory9.5% next fail2019–202414005
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.4% next fail2019–202414005
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.7% next fail2019–202414005
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–202414005
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–202414005
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–202414005
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–202414005
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202414005
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail24.1% next fail2019–202413588
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail18.8% next fail2019–202413588
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail15.2% next fail2019–202413588
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11.8% next fail2019–202413588
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11% next fail2019–202413588
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–202413588
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–202413588
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.9% next fail2019–202413588
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–202413588
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–202413588
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202413588
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass13.6% next fail2019–20242584
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass10.6% next fail2019–20242584
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.8% next fail2019–20242584
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.2% next fail2019–20242584
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.2% next fail2019–20242584
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–20242584
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20242584
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20242584
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20242584
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20242584
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory21.0% next fail2019–20242924
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory20.1% next fail2019–20242924
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.6% next fail2019–20242924
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory10.2% next fail2019–20242924
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory10.1% next fail2019–20242924
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.2% next fail2019–20242924
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.4% next fail2019–20242924
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.0% next fail2019–20242924
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.6% next fail2019–20242924
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20242924
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242924
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail27.9% next fail2019–20243300
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail22.4% next fail2019–20243300
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail17.7% next fail2019–20243300
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail13% next fail2019–20243300
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.9% next fail2019–20243300
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.0% next fail2019–20243300
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.7% next fail2019–20243300
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.2% next fail2019–20243300
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–20243300
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–20243300
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20243300

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does an Isuzu D-Max get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Isuzu D-Max gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 7.5 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 53.7 major and 12.9 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Isuzu D-Max · Dangerous defects · 7.5 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 7.5 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects7.5per 10011.22019–2024165957

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 165,957 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Isuzu D-Max still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Isuzu D-Max go from 16.9% at age 3 to 37.8% at age 12, against 35.7% for all vehicles aged 12 (2024, n = 33,786).

line · Isuzu D-Max · Age 3 · 16.9 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 16.9. Age 12: 37.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 316.9% failed first time12.420243057
Age 420.6% failed first time13.120242492
Age 523.6% failed first time15.120243750
Age 626.5% failed first time17.520243815
Age 729.8% failed first time20.220244217
Age 832.0% failed first time23.320244226
Age 932.2% failed first time26.520244450
Age 1035.8% failed first time30.120243840
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1137.6% failed first time33.220242677
Age 1237.8% failed first time35.720241173

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Isuzu D-Max compare with vehicles of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Isuzu D-Max models fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 12, where they fail less often: 37.9% against 44.9% (2024, n = 1,189).

line · Isuzu D-Max · Age 3 · 17.3 vs 20.0 · 2024
Age 3: 17.3. Age 12: 37.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 317.3% fail20.0202423590
Age 420.6% fail23.0202424522
Age 523.7% fail25.5202426129
Age 627.8% fail28.9202425121
Age 730.6% fail32.4202422287
Age 832.4% fail35.7202417535
Age 934.3% fail38.5202412873
Age 1036.2% fail40.920248075
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1137.4% fail43.120243952
Age 1237.9% fail44.920241189

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Isuzu D-Max years should I avoid?

The Isuzu D-Max build year that fails most for its age is 2020: index 106.9 (95% CI 100.2–113.6) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 4,982).

Build year matters for the Isuzu D-Max: 2020 Isuzu D-Max models fail more than their age would predict, 2017 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Isuzu D-Max · Build year 2012 · 103.4 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2012103.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248055
Build year 2013 (worse for its age)104.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202417912
Build year 2014101.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202425024
Build year 201598.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202428935
Build year 2016102.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202426896
Build year 2017 (better for its age)96.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202423214
Build year 2018100.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202415703
Build year 2019103.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202411442
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2020 (worse for its age)106.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244982

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix an Isuzu D-Max MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Isuzu D-Max MOT: about £82 (up to about £157 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 33,786).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Isuzu D-Max · Expected repair bill · 82.5 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill82.5GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue33786
Estimated range lower82.5GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue33786
Estimated range upper156.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue33786
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)31.1GBP expected contribution180price catalogue33786
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)27.2GBP expected contribution140price catalogue33786
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)19.6GBP expected contribution150price catalogue33786
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)4.5GBP expected contribution90price catalogue33786

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Isuzu D-Max more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 8 fail less often for their age than the Isuzu D-Max and 0 as often or more. The Isuzu D-Max has an MOT Risk Index of 132.0, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 33,786).

bar · Isuzu D-Max · Isuzu D-Max (this model) · 132 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Isuzu D-Max (this model)132index100 = normal202433786
Nissan Navara126.6index132202472755
Ford Ranger121.4index1322024108814
Toyota Hilux114.3index132202471998
Mitsubishi L200109.3index132202487555
Mercedes-Benz X-Class130.3index13220243594
Volkswagen Amarok103.1index132202420324
Ford F15059.3index1322024725
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dodge Ram50.3index13220241084

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does an Isuzu D-Max normally do?

At age 8, the median Isuzu D-Max had covered 79,406 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 58,557 to 104,278 miles (2024, n = 4,226).

line · Isuzu D-Max · Age 3 median · 35166 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 35166. Age 12 P75: 130928. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median35166miles20243057
Age 3 P2524031miles20243057
Age 3 P7551784miles20243057
Age 4 median43656miles20242492
Age 4 P2529217miles20242492
Age 4 P7563409miles20242492
Age 5 median52886miles20243750
Age 5 P2535978miles20243750
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7576159miles20243750
Age 6 median62634miles20243815
Age 6 P2543219miles20243815
Age 6 P7587019miles20243815
Age 7 median71407miles20244217
Age 7 P2551226miles20244217
Age 7 P7596043miles20244217
Age 8 median79406miles20244226
Age 8 P2558557miles20244226
Age 8 P75104278miles20244226
Age 9 median87311miles20244450
Age 9 P2564883miles20244450
Age 9 P75113123miles20244450
Age 10 median95638miles20243840
Age 10 P2572257miles20243840
Age 10 P75123985miles20243840
Age 11 median101194miles20242677
Age 11 P2577711miles20242677
Age 11 P75127761miles20242677
Age 12 median106061miles20241173
Age 12 P2584335miles20241173
Age 12 P75130928miles20241173

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Isuzu D-Max MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 16.7% of Isuzu D-Max models with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 42.6% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 3,185). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Isuzu D-Max · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 14.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles14.4% failed first time20244087
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles23.1% failed first time20243220
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles27.6% failed first time20241338
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles32.1% failed first time2024527
Age 3–5, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 25.8–42.5%)33.6% failed first time2024119
Age 6–9, <40k miles16.7% failed first time20242014
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles25.9% failed first time20245260
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles32.1% failed first time20245035
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles38.2% failed first time20243212
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles42.6% failed first time20241171
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 268 tests, 95% interval 20.2–30.5%)25% failed first time2024268
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles27.5% failed first time20241278
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles36.6% failed first time20242351
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles39.9% failed first time20242499
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles42.5% failed first time20241283

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does an Isuzu D-Max last?

18.4% of Isuzu D-Max models tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 3.4% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 30,228).

line · Isuzu D-Max · 100,000 miles · 18.4 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 18.4. 200,000 miles: 0.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles18.4% of tested cars202430228
150,000 miles3.4% of tested cars20245585
200,000 miles0.6% of tested cars2024945

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Isuzu D-Max driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Isuzu D-Max index is 113.7, against 128.9 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 33,786).

slope · Isuzu D-Max · Age and mileage adjusted index · 113.7 vs 128.9 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 128.9 vs 113.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index113.7index128.92019–202433786

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Isuzu D-Max fuel fails its MOT less?

All Isuzu D-Max models tested were diesel: 29.1% failed first time (2024, n = 33,782).

bar · Isuzu D-Max · Diesel · 29.1 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel29.1% fail first timeother fuels202433782

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Isuzu D-Max engine is best?

For its age, the best Isuzu D-Max engine is the diesel 1.8–2.0 litre at index 95.9, and the worst the diesel over 2.0 litre at 101.2, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 33,786).

bar · Isuzu D-Max · Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre · 95.9 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre95.9index vs model norm100 = model average202447124
Diesel over 2.0 litre101.2index vs model norm100 = model average2024118803

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Isuzu D-Max fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Isuzu D-Max range from 16.2% in the Crewe (CW) postcode area to 42.5% in the Dundee (DD) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Isuzu D-Max · Dundee (DD) · 42.5 vs 29.1 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 19%. 35%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dundee (DD)42.5% fail first time29.12024937
Perth (PH)37.8% fail first time29.120241654
Lincoln (LN)37.1% fail first time29.120241843
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 7.7–16.2%)11.3% fail first time29.12024213
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 6.9–19.4%)11.8% fail first time29.12024102
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 10.9–22.0%)15.7% fail first time29.12024166
Bath (BA)35.3% fail first time29.120241813
Exeter (EX)35.1% fail first time29.120244890
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Falkirk (FK)33.5% fail first time29.120241088
Kirkcaldy (KY)33.2% fail first time29.12024977
Galashiels (TD)33.0% fail first time29.12024861
Llandrindod Wells (LD)31.7% fail first time29.12024924
Aberdeen (AB)30.9% fail first time29.120242388
Darlington (DL)30.9% fail first time29.120242200
Truro (TR)30.9% fail first time29.120241701
Carlisle (CA)30.9% fail first time29.120243232
Brighton (BN)30.6% fail first time29.12024683
Swindon (SN)30.6% fail first time29.120241367
Paisley (PA)30.4% fail first time29.120241673
York (YO)30.3% fail first time29.120245026
Bristol (BS)30.1% fail first time29.120241248
Taunton (TA)30.0% fail first time29.120242099
Bradford (BD)30.0% fail first time29.120241986
Canterbury (CT)29.7% fail first time29.12024613
Swansea (SA)29.6% fail first time29.120245001
Dorchester (DT)29.5% fail first time29.120241291
Guildford (GU)29.4% fail first time29.120241415
Hereford (HR)29.4% fail first time29.120241895
Plymouth (PL)29.4% fail first time29.120243165
Inverness (IV)29.3% fail first time29.120243030
Leeds (LS)29.3% fail first time29.120241675
Torquay (TQ)29.2% fail first time29.120241833
Walsall (WS)29.0% fail first time29.12024534
Shrewsbury (SY)28.8% fail first time29.120243847
Oxford (OX)28.7% fail first time29.120242158
Harrogate (HG)28.5% fail first time29.12024743
Salisbury (SP)28.3% fail first time29.120241046
Motherwell (ML)27.9% fail first time29.12024884
Lancaster (LA)27.9% fail first time29.120241511
Edinburgh (EH)27.6% fail first time29.120241392
Kirkwall (KW)27.5% fail first time29.12024950
Gloucester (GL)27.4% fail first time29.120243102
Portsmouth (PO)27.1% fail first time29.120241102
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)27.0% fail first time29.120242209
Newcastle (NE)26.8% fail first time29.120242730
Leicester (LE)26.7% fail first time29.120242688
Worcester (WR)26.6% fail first time29.120241241
Cambridge (CB)26.3% fail first time29.120241242
Southampton (SO)26.3% fail first time29.120241738
Northampton (NN)26.1% fail first time29.120242107
Chester (CH)25.8% fail first time29.120241051
Sheffield (S)25.8% fail first time29.120242508
Halifax (HX)25.6% fail first time29.12024605
Peterborough (PE)25.5% fail first time29.120243445
Telford (TF)25.4% fail first time29.12024626
Preston (PR)25.4% fail first time29.120241191
Dudley (DY)25.4% fail first time29.12024627
Glasgow (G)25.3% fail first time29.120241429
Stockport (SK)25.3% fail first time29.120241365
Medway (ME)25.2% fail first time29.12024757
Cardiff (CF)25.2% fail first time29.120241865
Blackburn (BB)25.1% fail first time29.12024863
Doncaster (DN)25.0% fail first time29.120242082
Reading (RG)24.8% fail first time29.120241808
Llandudno (LL)24.8% fail first time29.120244695
Ipswich (IP)24.7% fail first time29.120243455
Wolverhampton (WV)24.6% fail first time29.12024508
Huddersfield (HD)24.5% fail first time29.120241140
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 341 tests, 95% interval 20.1–29.2%)24.3% fail first time29.12024341
Bournemouth (BH)24.3% fail first time29.120241414
Cleveland (TS)24.3% fail first time29.12024923
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 153 tests, 95% interval 18.1–31.5%)24.2% fail first time29.12024153
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 366 tests, 95% interval 19.9–28.7%)24.0% fail first time29.12024366
Durham (DH)23.8% fail first time29.12024638
Redhill (RH)23.7% fail first time29.120241219
Colchester (CO)23.6% fail first time29.12024952
Liverpool (L)23.4% fail first time29.12024804
Tonbridge (TN)23.1% fail first time29.120243018
Dumfries (DG)23.0% fail first time29.120242745
Norwich (NR)22.8% fail first time29.120242855
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 437 tests, 95% interval 19.0–26.8%)22.6% fail first time29.12024437
Birmingham (B)22.6% fail first time29.120241401
Outer Hebrides (HS) (rough estimate: 253 tests, 95% interval 17.8–28.1%)22.5% fail first time29.12024253
Coventry (CV)22.3% fail first time29.120242113
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 462 tests, 95% interval 18.5–26.1%)22.1% fail first time29.12024462
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 15.1–29.6%)21.5% fail first time29.12024121
Kilmarnock (KA)21.5% fail first time29.120242166
Milton Keynes (MK)21.4% fail first time29.120241380
Hemel Hempstead (HP)21.4% fail first time29.120241186
Warrington (WA)21.3% fail first time29.12024993
Stevenage (SG)21.2% fail first time29.12024730
Derby (DE)20.9% fail first time29.120242926
Wakefield (WF)20.6% fail first time29.12024838
Oldham (OL)20.6% fail first time29.12024596
Newport (NP)20.1% fail first time29.120242691
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 464 tests, 95% interval 16.3–23.5%)19.6% fail first time29.12024464
Hull (HU)19.5% fail first time29.120241447
Chelmsford (CM)19.4% fail first time29.120241508
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 247 tests, 95% interval 15.0–24.8%)19.4% fail first time29.12024247
Lerwick (ZE)19.1% fail first time29.12024757
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 473 tests, 95% interval 15.7–22.8%)19.0% fail first time29.12024473
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 362 tests, 95% interval 14.3–22.2%)18.0% fail first time29.12024362
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 300 tests, 95% interval 12.6–20.9%)16.3% fail first time29.12024300
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 184 tests, 95% interval 11.7–22.3%)16.3% fail first time29.12024184
Nottingham (NG)16.2% fail first time29.120243738
Crewe (CW)16.2% fail first time29.120241519
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 303 tests, 95% interval 12.5–20.7%)16.2% fail first time29.12024303

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does an Isuzu D-Max rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Isuzu D-Max MOTs record corrosion failures at 3.4 times the national rate: 2.61% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 33,773).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Isuzu D-Max · Salt belt susceptibility · 3.4 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 3.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility3.4ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers33773

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is an Isuzu D-Max ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 69.3% of Isuzu D-Max models tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific pickup with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Isuzu D-Max · Likely compliant · 69.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant69.3% estimate202433786

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning an Isuzu D-Max?

Of failed Isuzu D-Max MOTs, 33.6% were retested the same day and a further 62.4% within 10 days; the median failed pickup passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 32,430).

bar · Isuzu D-Max · Same-day retest · 33.6 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest33.6%failed initial tests2019–202432430
Retest within 10 days62.4%failed initial tests2019–202432430
Clean MOT streak36.8%observed chains2019–202430658
Repeat advisory26.1%observed chains2019–202430658
Decreasing odometer0.5% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202434345

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for an Isuzu D-Max?

Isuzu D-Max models aged 5 to 10 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 16.2% of tests, against 29.0% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 9,101).

bullet · Isuzu D-Max · Low-use first-time failure · 16.2 vs 29.0 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 16.2 vs 29. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure16.2%29.02019–20249101
Low-use gap-12.8percentage points8–12k miles2019–20249101

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is an Isuzu D-Max likely to last?

Isuzu D-Max models aged 10 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 1.1 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 12, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Isuzu D-Max · Age 5 · 4.1 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 54.1years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 12)2years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 12)1.1years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 12)0.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Isuzu D-Max models are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Isuzu D-Max models tested at ages 4 to 6, about 5 were tested at age 12 (2024, n = 1,189).

line · Isuzu D-Max · Age 3 · 93.4 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 93.4. Age 12: 4.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 393.4% of age 4–6 baseline202423590
Age 497.1% of age 4–6 baseline202424522
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202426129
Age 699.5% of age 4–6 baseline202425121
Age 788.2% of age 4–6 baseline202422287
Age 869.4% of age 4–6 baseline202417535
Age 951% of age 4–6 baseline202412873
Age 1032% of age 4–6 baseline20248075
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1115.6% of age 4–6 baseline20243952
Age 124.7% of age 4–6 baseline20241189

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If an Isuzu D-Max fails, does it fail again?

33.8% of Isuzu D-Max models that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 23.8% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 8,877). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 30.5% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Isuzu D-Max · Repeat after fail · 33.8 vs 23.8 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 33.8 vs 23.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail33.8%23.82019–20248877

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Isuzu D-Max faults come together?

On Isuzu D-Max models, identification of the vehicle and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 8.8 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 81).

Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 81 tests, 95% interval 7.0–10.9)8.8liftexpected joint rate202481
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks8.6liftexpected joint rate20241417
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 55 tests, 95% interval 4.7–8.1)6.2liftexpected joint rate202455
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 286 tests, 95% interval 4.6–5.8)5.2liftexpected joint rate2024286
Steering + Suspension4.9liftexpected joint rate2024523
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 262 tests, 95% interval 4.3–5.5)4.9liftexpected joint rate2024262
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 4.1–5.8)4.9liftexpected joint rate2024130
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 3.5–6.4)4.8liftexpected joint rate202446
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 3.9–5.7)4.7liftexpected joint rate2024111
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 393 tests, 95% interval 4.2–5.1)4.7liftexpected joint rate2024393
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 3.8–5.6)4.7liftexpected joint rate2024114
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension4.6liftexpected joint rate2024505
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 94 tests, 95% interval 3.7–5.6)4.6liftexpected joint rate202494
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 3.0–6.6)4.5liftexpected joint rate202427
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks4.5liftexpected joint rate20241135
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 3.8–5.4)4.5liftexpected joint rate2024124
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 3.3–5.6)4.4liftexpected joint rate202459
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 409 tests, 95% interval 3.9–4.8)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024409
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.3liftexpected joint rate2024612
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 352 tests, 95% interval 3.9–4.8)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024352
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 3.6–5.1)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024148
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 3.8–4.7)4.2liftexpected joint rate2024355
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems4.2liftexpected joint rate2024655
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension4.1liftexpected joint rate2024504
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 252 tests, 95% interval 3.6–4.6)4.1liftexpected joint rate2024252
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 2.8–5.7)4.0liftexpected joint rate202432
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension4.0liftexpected joint rate20242967
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes4.0liftexpected joint rate20242269
Brakes + Suspension3.8liftexpected joint rate20244309
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension3.7liftexpected joint rate20241212
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.4)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024146
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 486 tests, 95% interval 3.3–3.9)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024486
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks3.5liftexpected joint rate20241472
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.5liftexpected joint rate20243317
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension3.4liftexpected joint rate20246434
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.4liftexpected joint rate20244952
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 70 tests, 95% interval 2.7–4.3)3.4liftexpected joint rate202470
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.9)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024147
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.0)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024127
Suspension + Tyres3.2liftexpected joint rate20241700
Brakes + Tyres3.2liftexpected joint rate20241305
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 305 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.6)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024305
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres3liftexpected joint rate20242028
Tyres + Visibility3liftexpected joint rate20241209
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres3liftexpected joint rate2024795
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 351 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.3)3liftexpected joint rate2024351
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.9liftexpected joint rate20244167
Brakes + Visibility2.9liftexpected joint rate20242475
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.9liftexpected joint rate20241632
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.9liftexpected joint rate2024719
Suspension + Visibility2.8liftexpected joint rate20243142
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 217 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.0)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024217
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Isuzu D-Max had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns matched to the Isuzu D-Max; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched5campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register33786

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does an Isuzu D-Max cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Isuzu D-Max models tested at age 5, about 24 failed the MOT first time; at age 10, about 36. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 3 and 4, 3.65 percentage points (2024).

Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 316.9% fail first time20243057
Age 420.6% fail first time20242492
Age 523.6% fail first time20243750
Age 626.5% fail first time20243815
Age 729.8% fail first time20244217
Age 832.0% fail first time20244226
Age 932.2% fail first time20244450
Age 1035.8% fail first time20243840
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1137.6% fail first time20242677
Age 12 (rough estimate: 1,173 tests, 95% interval 35.0–40.6%)37.8% fail first time20241173

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of an Isuzu D-Max MOT matter?

Isuzu D-Max models fail first time most in November (28.6%, against 30.6% for all vehicles that month) and least in March (25.3%) (2024, n = 33,786).

line · Isuzu D-Max · January · 27.7 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 27.7. December: 27.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Isuzu D-Max: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January27.7% fail first time31.1202412625
February25.9% fail first time30.0202413622
March25.3% fail first time28.3202416741
April25.9% fail first time29.820249494
May26.7% fail first time28.8202410467
June25.8% fail first time28.1202412215
July26.5% fail first time29.3202412101
August26.4% fail first time29.2202413821
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September26.1% fail first time28.2202418335
October27.0% fail first time30.3202416814
November28.6% fail first time30.6202416411
December27.6% fail first time29.3202413311

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Isuzu D-Max? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 33,786 initial Isuzu D-Max tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Does the Isuzu D-Max fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 33,786 initial Isuzu D-Max tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 33,786 initial Isuzu D-Max tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 33,786 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Isuzu D-Max MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/isuzu-d-max/

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Isuzu D-Max MOT: quick answers

What is the Isuzu D-Max first-time MOT pass rate?

70.9% of first attempts passed in 2024 (33,786 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 33,786 primary tests: 29.08% failed first time and 76.2% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 132 is shown separately.