2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Isuzu D-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

4,345 MOT tests in 2024. 70.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time70.1%
Failed or needed repairs29.9%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,345 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush5.5%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working3.6%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    183 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.0%
  6. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.8%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.6%
  2. Suspension14.4%
  3. Brakes14.1%
  4. Body & chassis5.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  6. Tyres4.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  8. Steering1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play12.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.5%
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush6.5%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%

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: shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush. 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 2017 Isuzu D-Max?

In 2024, 70.1% of 2017 Isuzu D-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,345 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Isuzu D-Max?

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

Is the 2017 Isuzu D-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).