2014 Isuzu D-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

3,729 Isuzu D-Max cars first used in 2014 had an MOT in 2025, at about 11 years old, and 62.7% passed first time. That is below the 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2014 Isuzu D-Max cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2014 Isuzu D-Max MOT failure items
2014 Isuzu D-Max common failures
ItemValue
Rear fog lamp: not working6.5%
Position lamp: not working5.6%
Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.7%
Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.1%
Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.8%
Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2014 Isuzu D-Max advisories
2014 Isuzu D-Max common advisories
ItemValue
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material20.1%
Wheel bearings: has slight play17.2%
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge15.8%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive8.4%
Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases7.9%
Ball joint: ball joint has slight play7.1%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2014 Isuzu D-Max faults by area
2014 Isuzu D-Max faults by area
ItemValue
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment18.7%
Suspension14.0%
Brakes12.6%
Body, chassis, structure7.8%
Visibility6.3%
Tyres4.0%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2014 Isuzu D-Max recorded mileage
2014 Isuzu D-Max mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
3,72777,100102,100 miles130,700

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Isuzu D-Max years

Isuzu D-Max first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20223,49484.2%88.5%
20213,14382.6%87.2%
20202,53677.0%86.0%
20193,79075.0%83.5%
20183,82772.2%80.9%
20174,24369.8%78.2%
20164,17766.6%74.9%
20154,41864.8%71.9%
20143,72962.7%68.6%
20132,57660.9%65.8%
20121,13859.0%63.5%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.