Isuzu D-Max reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Isuzu D-Max is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 85 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 25 of 42, and 29.5% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is shock absorbers (4.7% of tests).
Ranked 25 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 33,763 Isuzu D-Maxes aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 29.5% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Isuzu D-Max is 18% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 18.1% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
29.5%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
18.1%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
11,600
Typical age at test: 7 years
Isuzu D-Max MOT failure rate by age
Most common Isuzu D-Max MOT faults
- Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.7% of tests
- Rear fog lamp: not working4.2% of tests
- Position lamp: not working3.3% of tests
- Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5% of tests
What the Isuzu D-Max fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 13.4% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Suspension | 10.8% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Brakes | 9.2% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Body and structure | 5.3% | ▲ 2.6× as often |
| Visibility | 5.1% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Tyres | 3.7% | ▼ 46% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.4% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Steering | 1.0% | ▼ 29% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.0% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 41% less often |
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Isuzu D-Max reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Isuzu D-Max is 18% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 85 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Isuzu D-Max?
The most common MOT fault is “Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush”, found in 4.7% of tests. It fails on body and structure and suspension more often than similar cars.
›How many Isuzu D-Maxes fail their MOT?
29.5% of Isuzu D-Maxes aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 18.1% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Isuzu D-Max combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.