Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150?

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 2013 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150?

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 2013 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150?

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 2013 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

44% 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 2013 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 151 vehicles, the 2013 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.8%, 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 2013 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150?

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 N35.150 (2013)

151 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.8% first-time pass rate

2013 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150

CarHunch analysed 151 real MOT records for the 2013 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2013 Isuzu Grafter has a first-time pass rate of 74.8%, sitting 5.2 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, which suggests slightly higher-than-average maintenance demands. The serious concern here is that 43.7% of these trucks have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above acceptable levels and a genuine red flag for prospective buyers.

At 81,345 miles median mileage for an 11-year-old vehicle, these Grafters are running relatively low, yet they're still accumulating 3.07 failures per test on average—indicating specific weak points rather than general wear-and-tear. The high advisory count of 16.3 per vehicle suggests chronic minor issues building up; have any prospective purchase thoroughly inspected by a commercial vehicle specialist, particularly the braking and suspension systems where dangerous defects cluster.

We have limited data for the 2013 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150 — 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

74.8%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

43.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.07

Over 11.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

81k

Middle half: 59k–119k

For context

These stats describe 151 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 151 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 43.7% 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 →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150 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.

81,345

typical

58,898

low mileage

119,313

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150 vehicles fall between 58,898 and 119,313 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 58,898 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.

✓ 58,898–119,313 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150s sit.

⚠ Over 161,072 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 64% of 2013 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.150s are still active.

91 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 64% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* 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

11.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.07

Avg failures per vehicle

16.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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