2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Isuzu D-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

4,583 MOT tests in 2024. 67.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time67.8%
Failed or needed repairs32.2%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,583 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.3%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working4.7%
  3. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.0%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  7. Wheel bearings: has excessive play2.4%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%
  9. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    156 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.3%
  2. Brakes18.1%
  3. Suspension15.4%
  4. Body & chassis8.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  7. Tyres3.5%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play16.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.0%
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush6.0%

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: exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. 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 2015 Isuzu D-Max?

In 2024, 67.8% of 2015 Isuzu D-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,583 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Isuzu D-Max?

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

Is the 2015 Isuzu D-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).