Does the Isuzu D-Max fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?
The Isuzu D-Max records 8.81 visibility failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 12.08 expected for a lcv of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−3.27, 95% interval −3.44 to −3.10). It ranks 625 of 746 models on visibility (1 = most failures above expected).
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What exactly fails on visibility?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Isuzu D-Max is “Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view”, recorded 4,865 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 4,865 | 2.93 |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4,179 | 2.52 |
| Wiper blade defective | 2,421 | 1.46 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2,143 | 1.29 |
| Obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose | 439 | 0.26 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 165,957 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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