2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Isuzu TF MOT pass rate and common faults

715 MOT tests in 2024. 55.7% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time55.7%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 715 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.8%
  4. Stop lamp: not working4.6%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working4.6%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.1%
  7. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.9%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  9. Leaf spring: fractured3.8%
  10. Side repeaters: not working3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics44.3%
  2. Suspension33.6%
  3. Brakes22.8%
  4. Body & chassis14.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.7%
  6. Tyres4.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.4%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play17.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced8.7%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.3%

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 2011 Isuzu TF?

In 2024, 55.7% of 2011 Isuzu TF cars passed their MOT first time, across 715 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Isuzu TF?

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

Is the 2011 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).