2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Isuzu D-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

2,694 MOT tests in 2024. 62.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time62.1%
Failed or needed repairs37.9%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,694 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working5.6%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.1%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  7. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  8. Wheel bearings: has excessive play2.7%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.6%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.8%
  2. Suspension22.5%
  3. Brakes21.5%
  4. Body & chassis11.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  7. Tyres4.0%
  8. Steering2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play17.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.4%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.0%

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: rear fog 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 2013 Isuzu D-Max?

In 2024, 62.1% of 2013 Isuzu D-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,694 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Isuzu D-Max?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Isuzu D-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).