Isuzu D Max vs Toyota Hilux
The Isuzu D Max has the better MOT record of the two — 18.4% fail rate versus 20.8% for the Toyota Hilux across comparable years. The biggest single difference is brakes, where the Hilux records failures noticeably more often.
18.4%
D Max fail rate
20.8%
Hilux fail rate
2.33pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Isuzu D Max | Toyota Hilux |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 160,540 | 421,011 |
| Pass rate | 81.6% | 79.3% |
| Fail rate | 18.4% | 20.8% |
Where they differ
| Category | D Max | Hilux |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 6.7% | 10.4% |
| Lighting & signalling | 10.3% | 12.5% |
| Body, structure & corrosion | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Suspension | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Visibility | 4.3% | 4.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.