2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Isuzu D-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

3,898 MOT tests in 2024. 64.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time64.3%
Failed or needed repairs35.7%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,898 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working5.3%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.8%
  3. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    163 marked dangerous
  9. Wheel bearings: has excessive play2.4%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics26.3%
  2. Brakes19.9%
  3. Suspension17.9%
  4. Body & chassis8.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  6. Tyres4.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  8. Steering1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.0%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play16.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Isuzu D-Max?

In 2024, 64.3% of 2014 Isuzu D-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,898 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Isuzu D-Max?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Isuzu D-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).