Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2017 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

29% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2017 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 265 vehicles, the 2017 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 79.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 (2017)

265 real MOT outcomes analysed • 79.1% first-time pass rate

2017 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120

CarHunch analysed 265 real MOT records for the 2017 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2017 Isuzu Grafter N35.120 falls slightly short of the UK average with a 77.9% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, and nearly 30% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a meaningful concern that warrants extra scrutiny on safety items. Median mileage sits at a reasonable 50,176 miles for a six-year-old commercial vehicle, though the average climbs to 57,843, suggesting some examples are heavily worked. With 1.72 average failures and 7.0 advisories per test, these trucks develop a steady stream of minor issues typical of their working-vehicle class, usually around wear and maintenance rather than catastrophic problems. If you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically flags suspension, braking, and structural items where those dangerous defects tend to hide.

We have limited data for the 2017 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

79.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

29.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.72

Over 7.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

50k

Middle half: 36k–71k

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These stats describe 265 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 265 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 29.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,069 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 92.7%

991

Blue 2.2%

Red 1.2%

Black 1.1%

Green 0.8%

Grey 0.7%

Silver 0.7%

Orange 0.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

50,176

typical

36,095

low mileage

71,271

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 vehicles fall between 36,095 and 71,271 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 36,095 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 36,095–71,271 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120s sit.

⚠ Over 96,215 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2017 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 223 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.72

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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