2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Isuzu D-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

3,952 MOT tests in 2024. 73.4% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time73.4%
Failed or needed repairs26.6%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,952 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.9%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working2.7%
  4. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play1.8%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    116 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    85 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.5%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.4%
  2. Suspension12.1%
  3. Brakes11.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  6. Tyres3.7%
  7. Body & chassis2.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play13.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.1%
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush6.5%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.0%

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: shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush. 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 2018 Isuzu D-Max?

In 2024, 73.4% of 2018 Isuzu D-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,952 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Isuzu D-Max?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Isuzu D-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).