Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Isuzu D Max D/c Intercooler Td?

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 D Max D/c Intercooler Td?

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 D Max D/c Intercooler Td?

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 D Max D/c Intercooler Td vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

27% 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 D Max D/c Intercooler Td reliable?

Based on MOT data from 187 vehicles, the 2013 Isuzu D Max D/c Intercooler Td has a first-time MOT pass rate of 76.8%, 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 D Max D/c Intercooler Td?

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 D Max D/c Intercooler Td (2013)

187 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.8% first-time pass rate

2013 Isuzu D Max D/c Intercooler Td

CarHunch analysed 187 real MOT records for the 2013 Isuzu D Max D/c Intercooler Td. 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 D-MAX struggles compared to the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 73.9% against the national benchmark of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests reliability issues. More concerning is that 27.3% of these trucks have recorded dangerous defects, well above acceptable levels and a genuine buyer warning sign.

At 94,000 miles on average, these vehicles are running higher mileage than typical for their age, which partly explains the elevated failure rate of 2.66 per vehicle. The high advisory count of 17.7 per vehicle indicates persistent wear across multiple systems—check suspension, brakes, and lights carefully during your inspection, and budget for ongoing maintenance before committing to purchase.

We have limited data for the 2013 Isuzu D Max D/c Intercooler Td — 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

76.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

27.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.66

Over 10.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

85k

Middle half: 63k–118k

For context

These stats describe 187 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 187 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 27.3% 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

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Isuzu D Max D/c Intercooler Td 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.

84,684

typical

63,307

low mileage

118,274

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Isuzu D Max D/c Intercooler Td vehicles fall between 63,307 and 118,274 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 63,307 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.

✓ 63,307–118,274 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Isuzu D Max D/c Intercooler Tds sit.

⚠ Over 159,669 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 D Max D/c Intercooler Td — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 52% of 2013 Isuzu D Max D/c Intercooler Tds are still active.

92 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 52% 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

10.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.66

Avg failures per vehicle

17.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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