MOT failure data · 2025
Isuzu D-MAX MOT problems
Across every Isuzu D-MAX that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush, on 7.06% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 25%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Isuzu D-MAX MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush | Suspension | 7.06% |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded | Brakes | 5.15% |
| 3 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 5.07% |
| 4 | Rear fog lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.88% |
| 5 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.71% |
| 6 | Exhaust system has a major leak of exhaust gases | Body, chassis, structure | 3.63% |
| 7 | Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension | 3.44% |
| 8 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 3.43% |
| 9 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 3.35% |
| 10 | Wheel bearings has excessive play | Suspension | 3.11% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Isuzu D-MAX, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Isuzu D-MAX buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Isuzu D-MAX?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Isuzu D-MAX MOT FAQs
What does a Isuzu D-MAX most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Isuzu D-MAX cars failing their 2025 MOT was "shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush", appearing on 7.06% of failure items.
Does this mean my Isuzu D-MAX will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Isuzu D-MAX that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Isuzu D-MAX passed 76.2% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Isuzu D-MAX's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Isuzu D-MAX MOT pass rate · used Isuzu D-MAX buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.