Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.125?

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 2020 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.125?

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 2020 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.125?

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.

Is the 2020 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 794 vehicles, the 2020 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.7%, 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 2020 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.125?

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 N35.125 (2020)

794 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.7% first-time pass rate

2020 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.125

CarHunch analysed 794 real MOT records for the 2020 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.125. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Isuzu Grafter N35.125 passes its MOT first time in 83.4% of cases, which sits comfortably above the UK average of 80% and suggests solid baseline reliability. With only 11.7% of vehicles ever having recorded a dangerous defect, this truck is reasonably safe from a structural or critical failure perspective.

At a median mileage of 45,768 miles for a four-year-old vehicle, these trucks are running relatively light, which aligns with the low failure rate of 0.62 per vehicle. The 2.8 average advisories per test suggest minor maintenance items crop up regularly—typical for working vehicles—so budget for routine attention to suspension, lights, and wear items rather than expecting trouble-free ownership.

The 2020 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.125 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (85.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

85.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

11.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.62

Over 3.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

46k

Middle half: 31k–65k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 85.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.8 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 794 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 794 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 7,041 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.125 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 82.1%

5,781

Grey 13.1%

921

Blue 1.2%

Green 1.2%

Red 0.9%

Black 0.6%

Yellow 0.5%

Orange 0.2%

Silver 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.125 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.

45,768

typical

30,576

low mileage

65,406

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.125 vehicles fall between 30,576 and 65,406 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 30,576 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.

✓ 30,576–65,406 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.125s sit.

⚠ Over 88,298 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.125 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.125s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 720 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.62

Avg failures per vehicle

2.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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