2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Isuzu TF MOT pass rate and common faults

277 MOT tests in 2024. 54.1% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time54.1%
Failed or needed repairs45.9%
Typical mileage at test102,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 277 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.9%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working5.8%
  3. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush5.4%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  6. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.6%
  8. Side repeaters: not working3.2%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.2%
  10. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.3%
  2. Suspension32.5%
  3. Brakes24.2%
  4. Body & chassis11.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  6. Tyres5.4%
  7. Steering3.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.9%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play15.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced8.7%
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush7.6%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2012 Isuzu TF?

In 2024, 54.1% of 2012 Isuzu TF cars passed their MOT first time, across 277 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Isuzu TF?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rear fog lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Isuzu TF reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).