Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 (2014)

109 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75% first-time pass rate

2014 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120

CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2014 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2014 Isuzu Grafter N35.120 falls short of the UK average with a 75% first-time pass rate versus 80%, and a concerning 40.4% of vehicles have recorded dangerous defects—well above acceptable levels for a commercial workhorse. This combination signals reliability issues that go beyond the routine; prospective buyers face a meaningful risk of costly safety-related repairs.

At just under 89,000 miles on average, these trucks have seen moderate use for their age, yet they're accumulating 2.55 failures per test cycle and 12.9 advisories, indicating wear-related problems are developing faster than expected. Before purchasing, commission a full pre-sale inspection by a commercial vehicle specialist and budget for imminent brake, suspension, or structural remedial work—this is not a low-maintenance buy.

Below average reliability 5% below UK average
75%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
76,558
typical mileage
61,602–112,592 middle half
40.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.55
avg MOT failures per car
over 9.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2014 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 40.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

61,602
low mileage
76,558
typical
112,592
high mileage

Half of all 2014 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 vehicles fall between 61,602 and 112,592 miles.

2014 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 — Still on the Road

73 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% of the peak remain.

98 73 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

9.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.55
Avg failures per vehicle
12.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

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