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Does the Isuzu TF fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?

The Isuzu TF records 14.46 visibility failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 8.45 expected for a car of the same age mix: more than expected for its class and age (+6.01, 95% interval +5.35 to +6.67). It ranks 16 of 746 models on visibility (1 = most failures above expected).

Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on visibility · check a Isuzu TF by registration

What exactly fails on visibility?

The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Isuzu TF is “Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen”, recorded 489 times in 2019–2024.

Isuzu TF: most frequent visibility defect wordings, 2019–2024 (30+ items each)
DVSA defect wordingItemsPer 100 tests
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen4893.85
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view4883.84
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen3782.98
Wiper blade defective2071.63
Obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose1761.39

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 12,698 (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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