Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Isuzu D Max V Cross?

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 2021 Isuzu D Max V Cross?

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 2021 Isuzu D Max V Cross?

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 2021 Isuzu D Max V Cross reliable?

Based on MOT data from 240 vehicles, the 2021 Isuzu D Max V Cross has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.2%, 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 2021 Isuzu D Max V Cross?

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 V Cross (2021)

240 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Isuzu D Max V Cross

CarHunch analysed 240 real MOT records for the 2021 Isuzu D Max V Cross. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross passes its MOT on the first attempt 89.1% of the time, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, and only 10.4% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuring safety record for this pickup. Diesel is the only fuel option in this cohort, and it maintains that strong 89.0% pass rate consistently.

At just under 40,000 miles median mileage for a three-year-old truck, these examples are running well within typical wear expectations, which helps explain the low failure rate of 0.31 per vehicle. The 1.6 advisories per test suggest minor maintenance crops up occasionally, but if you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection of suspension and brake components will catch most issues before they become costly.

We have limited data for the 2021 Isuzu D Max V Cross — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

90.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

10.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.31

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

40k

Middle half: 29k–58k

For context

These stats describe 240 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 240 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.4% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	239	90.2%	0.31

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,514 Isuzu D Max V Cross vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 19.8%

300

Blue 15.5%

234

Black 15.2%

230

White 13.2%

200

Silver 13.1%

199

Orange 12.4%

188

Red 10.8%

163

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Isuzu D Max V Cross 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.

39,524

typical

28,677

low mileage

58,268

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Isuzu D Max V Cross vehicles fall between 28,677 and 58,268 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 28,677 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.

✓ 28,677–58,268 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Isuzu D Max V Crosss sit.

⚠ Over 78,661 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.31

Avg failures per vehicle

1.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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