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Isuzu D-Max reliability by build year

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At a glance

Isuzu D-Max built around 2018: fails its MOT more often than average

Isuzu D-Max models built around 2018 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

23% of MOT tests on Isuzu D-Max models built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Isuzu D-Max models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Isuzu D-Max's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Axles & Wheels

Worth checking

Inspect the axles & wheels carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Shock absorbers

Worth checking

Bounce-test each corner; check for oily streaks down the strut bodies.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your D-Max's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

M

Mk3 (RG) (2021-present)

Too close to call between ratings
DIESEL

14.8% fail rate, built around 2021 (4 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 9 MOTs, 11.4%)

From 2,511 MOT tests at this ageView details →
D-Max Mk2 (RT)

Mk2 (RT) (2012-2020)

Poor
DIESEL

22.6% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 5,626 MOT tests at this ageView details →
M

Mk1 (facelift) (2007-2011)

DIESEL
1,624 MOT tests across all agesView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Isuzu D-Max.

See every build year for the Isuzu D-Max

Side-by-side

Isuzu D-Max generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk3 (RG) (2021-present)
No ratingToo close to call between ratings
No ratingToo close to call between ratings14.8%built around 2021 (4 years old)from 2,511 MOT tests at this age
Mk2 (RT) (2012-2020)
Poor
Poor22.6%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 5,626 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the D-Max, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Isuzu D-Max fail rate by age

This chart combines every Isuzu D-Max ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
4,53214.7%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
4,03616.6%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
4,35719.1%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
5,31520.5%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
5,62622.6%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
5,75624.3%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
6,23526.0%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
6,00726.7%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
4,57128.3%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
3,09528.8%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
67828.6%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 12 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Isuzu D-Max stacks up

Two ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other pickups

6th of 7

6th lowest fail rate of 7 pickups with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the highest third

Against the UK average

22.6%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Isuzu D-Max models

These issues come from 7-year-old Isuzu D-Max models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    16.4%
    Advisory: 1,403Fail: 122 (8% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Wheel bearing has slight play

    15.9%
    Advisory: 1,131Fail: 126 (10% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    14.2%
    Advisory: 935Fail: 341 (27% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    11.9%
    Advisory: 1,212Fail: 182 (13% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Shock absorber bush slightly worn

    9.0%
    Advisory: 432Fail: 291 (40% of the times it was found)

Based on 5,626 MOT tests on 7-year-old Isuzu D-Max models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Isuzu D-Max models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Other + Suspension25%
  2. Brakes + Other25%
  3. Brakes + Suspension25%
  4. Brakes + Tyres21%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 2,252 MOT tests on Isuzu D-Max cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Isuzu D-Max.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

5 recalls in all

3 of the 5 Isuzu D-Max recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 3 recalls

Top concerns

  • Rear leaf spring may crack at eye bush on suspension
  • Cracks may appear around the rear leaf spring bush eye
  • ECM and DCU software update

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other pickups to compare

Other pickups to compare

  1. 1

    Mitsubishi L200

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.7%
    Dangerous
    4.6%

    Lower fail rate: 17.2%, against 22.6% for the Isuzu D-Max, both built around 2018.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    9,845 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Volkswagen Amarok

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5%
    Dangerous
    5.9%

    Lower fail rate: 17.5%, against 22.6% for the Isuzu D-Max, both built around 2018.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    3,173 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Mercedes-Benz X-Class

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    18.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.3%
    Dangerous
    4.6%

    Lower fail rate: 18.4%, against 22.6% for the Isuzu D-Max, both built around 2018.

    1,018 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Toyota Hilux

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    19.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5%
    Dangerous
    4.1%

    Lower fail rate: 19.2%, against 22.6% for the Isuzu D-Max, both built around 2018.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    6,632 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Isuzu D-Max across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 5,626 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Isuzu D-Max ever sold: 50,208 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 5,626 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.