Based on 643 MOT tests from 99 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®. The figures below describe that VehicleScore® sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore® MOT data are not a claim that every ISUZU D MAX has the same fault.
ISUZU D MAX's have a very good reliability rating of 685/999. The score was calculated from the average of every ISUZU D MAX that has had a registered MOT.
We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.
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| Fuel Type | Year | Reliability Score | Avg Mileage | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2020 | 840/999Excellent | 82,610 miles | 1,430 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2019 | 771/999Very good | 81,721 miles | 2,675 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2018 | 676/999Good | 81,197 miles | 2,863 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2017 | 643/999Good | 82,826 miles | 4,072 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2016 | 602/999Good | 82,274 miles | 4,061 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2013 | 580/999Above average | 82,300 miles | 2,937 vehicles |
Based on 643 MOT tests from 99 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®.
Vehicles
99
MOT tests
643
Pass rate
80.1%
Median mileage
96,282 mi
Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore® MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every ISUZU D MAX has the same fault. The median VehicleScore® in this sample is 737 out of 999.
These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 99 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.
What to inspect
Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 65 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.
What to inspect
Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED, COVERED IN GREASE OR OTHER MATERIAL (1.1.11 (C))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 36 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.
What to inspect
Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 24 advisory comments and 6 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.
What to inspect
Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 18 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.
What to inspect
Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Example MOT wording: REAR FOG LAMP NOT WORKING (4.5.1 (A) (II))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 15 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record shock absorbers or dampers that were leaking, misting, or insecure. A light misting of oil on a damper is not an engine oil leak.
What to inspect
Look for oil misting on the damper body and listen for knocks over bumps.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBERS HAS AN EXCESSIVELY WORN BUSH (5.3.2 (C))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 11 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.
What to inspect
Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 6 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a worn or damaged ball joint. Track rod ends are counted with steering, not here.
What to inspect
Ask for the joint to be checked for play with the suspension loaded and unloaded.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT EXCESSIVELY WORN (5.3.4 (A) (I))
A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore® has at least 5 vehicles from that year.
| Year | Vehicles | MOT tests | Pass rate | Recurring issues seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 4 | 100% | No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample |
| 2021 | 7 | 24 | 87.5% | Tyre wear |
| 2020 | 6 | 27 | 85.2% | Brake pad wear, Anti-roll bar issues |
| 2019 | 11 | 56 | 76.8% | Tyre wear, Shock absorber issues |
| 2018 | 8 | 53 | 86.8% | Tyre wear, Anti-roll bar issues |
| 2017 | 12 | 103 | 80.6% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2016 | 10 | 99 | 75.8% | Corrosion, Tyre wear |
| 2015 | 10 | 112 | 76.8% | Tyre wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2014 | 7 | 80 | 80% | Corrosion, Tyre wear |
| 2013 | 5 | 65 | 81.5% | Corrosion, Ball joint wear |
This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore® sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.
Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Shock absorber issues. Look for oil misting on the damper body and listen for knocks over bumps.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Ball joint wear. Ask for the joint to be checked for play with the suspension loaded and unloaded.
Common problems tell you what can affect ISUZU D MAXs generally. VehicleScore® can check the history of the actual car you're considering.
VehicleScore® analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.