2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Isuzu D-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

3,921 MOT tests in 2024. 76.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time76.3%
Failed or needed repairs23.7%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,921 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush5.4%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  3. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play2.1%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working1.7%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    113 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    71 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension12.3%
  2. Lights & electrics11.6%
  3. Brakes8.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  5. Tyres4.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  7. Body & chassis2.1%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play11.6%
  3. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush7.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%

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 2019 Isuzu D-Max?

In 2024, 76.3% of 2019 Isuzu D-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,921 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Isuzu D-Max?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2019 Isuzu D-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).