2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Isuzu D-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

3,065 MOT tests in 2024. 83.1% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time83.1%
Failed or needed repairs16.9%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,065 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    81 marked dangerous
  2. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush1.9%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    78 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    34 marked dangerous
  10. Rear fog lamp: not working0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.4%
  2. Brakes5.4%
  3. Tyres4.1%
  4. Suspension3.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  3. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.5%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.0%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2021 Isuzu D-Max?

In 2024, 83.1% of 2021 Isuzu D-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,065 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Isuzu D-Max?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Isuzu D-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).