At a Glance
The Isuzu D-max has 38 identified common problems across 3 generations, with the Mk2 (2012-2020) being the most affected generation and suspension the most common problem category. Based on 219K MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Isuzu D-max common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Isuzu D-max generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Isuzu D-max MOT Failures
Every reason Isuzu D-max vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 10.08% |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 7.78% |
| 3 | Brake pads or linings worn | 6.69% |
| 4 | Tyre condition | 6.68% |
| 5 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 5.77% |
| 6 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 4.68% |
| 7 | Stop lamp not working | 4.28% |
| 8 | Number plate lamp not working | 3.99% |
| 9 | Headlamp fault | 3.61% |
| 10 | Brake performance below minimum | 3.34% |
| 11 | Driveshaft fault | 3.27% |
| 12 | Fog lamp not working | 3.07% |
| 13 | Windscreen washer not working | 2.08% |
| 14 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 1.97% |
| 15 | Exhaust system fault | 1.90% |
| 16 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.86% |
| 17 | Position lamp not working | 1.84% |
| 18 | Track rod end worn | 1.60% |
| 19 | Wheel bearing worn | 1.49% |
| 20 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.48% |
| 21 | Front lamp not working | 1.47% |
| 22 | Headlamp aim defect | 1.31% |
| 23 | Seat belt condition | 1.07% |
| 24 | Front suspension fault | 1.03% |
| 25 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.97% |
| 26 | Indicator fault | 0.94% |
| 27 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.93% |
| 28 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.89% |
| 29 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.72% |
| 30 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.68% |
| 31 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.66% |
| 32 | Rear lamp not working | 0.63% |
| 33 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.62% |
| 34 | Airbag warning light on | 0.52% |
| 35 | ABS fault | 0.49% |
| 36 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | 0.48% |
| 37 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.46% |
| 38 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.40% |
| 39 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.40% |
| 40 | Chassis condition | 0.37% |
| 41 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.32% |
| 42 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.29% |
| 43 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.28% |
| 44 | Parking brake condition | 0.25% |
| 45 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.24% |
| 46 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.24% |
| 47 | Horn not working | 0.24% |
| 48 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.23% |
| 49 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.23% |
| 50 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.23% |
| 51 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.22% |
| 52 | Towbar fault | 0.20% |
| 53 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.20% |
| 54 | Propshaft fault | 0.18% |
| 55 | Brake pedal fault | 0.17% |
| 56 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.17% |
| 57 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.16% |
| 58 | Brake caliper fault | 0.15% |
| 59 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.15% |
| 60 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.14% |
| 61 | Engine oil leak | 0.12% |
| 62 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.12% |
| 63 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.12% |
| 64 | Electrical switch fault | 0.12% |
| 65 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.11% |
| 66 | Steering rack fault | 0.11% |
| 67 | Front passenger door fault | 0.11% |
| 68 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.10% |
| 69 | Brake fluid leak | 0.10% |
| 70 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.09% |
| 71 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.09% |
| 72 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.09% |
| 73 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | 0.09% |
| 74 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.08% |
| 75 | Steering column fault | 0.08% |
| 76 | Steering lock fault | 0.07% |
| 77 | Drag link end worn | 0.07% |
| 78 | Spare wheel fault | 0.06% |
| 79 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.06% |
| 80 | Brake lever fault | 0.06% |
| 81 | Driver airbag fault | 0.06% |
| 82 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.06% |
| 83 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.06% |
| 84 | Step damaged or insecure | 0.05% |
| 85 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.04% |
| 86 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.04% |
| 87 | Transmission oil leak | 0.04% |
| 88 | Electronic braking system fault | 0.04% |
| 89 | Daytime running lamp not working | 0.04% |
| 90 | Outline marker lamp not working | 0.04% |
| 91 | Rear suspension fault | 0.04% |
| 92 | Steering operation fault | 0.03% |
| 93 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 94 | Steering box fault | 0.03% |
| 95 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 96 | Body security fault | 0.03% |
| 97 | Brake valve fault | 0.03% |
| 98 | Steering arm worn | 0.03% |
| 99 | Driver seat fault | 0.03% |
| 100 | Front fog lamp not working | 0.03% |
| 101 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.03% |
| 102 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.03% |
| 103 | Steering free play excessive | 0.02% |
| 104 | Exhaust leak | 0.02% |
| 105 | Reversing lamp switch fault | 0.02% |
| 106 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 107 | Driver door fault | 0.02% |
| 108 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.02% |
| 109 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | 0.02% |
| 110 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.02% |
| 111 | Brake master cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 112 | Mirror or camera fault | 0.01% |
| 113 | Universal joint worn | 0.01% |
| 114 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.01% |
| 115 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.01% |
| 116 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | 0.01% |
| 117 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | 0.01% |
| 118 | Window damaged or won't operate | 0.01% |
| 119 | Brake servo fault | 0.01% |
| 120 | Loading door damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 121 | Seat belt or padding damaged | 0.01% |
| 122 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 123 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 124 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 125 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 126 | Passenger seat fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 128 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 129 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 131 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Suspension air bellows damaged | <0.01% |
| 134 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 136 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 142 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 143 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 144 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 145 | Anchor bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 146 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 147 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | <0.01% |
| 148 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Engine mounting worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 150 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 151 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 152 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Subframe mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 158 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 161 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Cab corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 163 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 164 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 165 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
| 167 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 170 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | <0.01% |
| 172 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 173 | Bonded suspension condition | <0.01% |
| 174 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 174 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Isuzu D-max MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Isuzu D-max, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Isuzu D-max problems?
Based on analysis of 219K Isuzu D-max MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 38 identified common problems across 3 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Shock absorber worn or leaking". Suspension is the most common problem category.
Which Isuzu D-max generation has the most problems?
The Isuzu D-max Mk2 (2012-2020) (2012–2020) has the highest number of identified common problems (47). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Isuzu D-max?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Isuzu D-max owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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