Isuzu D Max (2014)
2014 Isuzu D Max
CarHunch analysed 5,120 real MOT records for the 2014 Isuzu D Max. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Isuzu D-Max hits the UK average pass rate at 79.2%, so it's neither notably reliable nor problematic on first test—but nearly a third of these vehicles (30.4%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a significant concern for any buyer and warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection. At 73,000 miles median, these trucks are showing typical wear for their age, yet they're averaging 2.29 failures per vehicle when they do fail, suggesting issues tend to compound once problems start appearing.
The 15.3 advisories per test indicate these D-Max trucks accumulate minor niggles steadily, which is fairly typical for working vehicles but means budget for regular maintenance. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection done by a diesel specialist who can assess suspension, steering, and brake condition—the real cost of ownership depends more on how the previous owner treated it than the model's baseline numbers.
What to check before buying a 2014 Isuzu D Max
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 30.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 5,119 | 79.2% | 2.29 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Isuzu D Max vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Isuzu D Max vehicles fall between 54,967 and 94,950 miles.
2014 Isuzu D Max — Still on the Road
3,715 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 78% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Isuzu D Max
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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79.1%
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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78.4%
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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34%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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29.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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28.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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23.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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