2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Isuzu TF MOT pass rate and common faults

371 MOT tests in 2024. 53.6% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time53.6%
Failed or needed repairs46.4%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 371 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.7%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.2%
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush5.9%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.7%
  6. Rear fog lamp: not working4.6%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.0%
  8. Side repeaters: not working4.0%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics53.6%
  2. Suspension37.2%
  3. Brakes24.8%
  4. Body & chassis19.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.4%
  7. Tyres4.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.7%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play21.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.5%
  5. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced7.5%

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: position 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 2010 Isuzu TF?

In 2024, 53.6% of 2010 Isuzu TF cars passed their MOT first time, across 371 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Isuzu TF?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Isuzu TF 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).