Isuzu D.Max vs Toyota Hilux
On MOT-testable defects, the Isuzu D.Max (fail rate 18.4%) performed better than the Toyota Hilux (21.4%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was brakes, where the Hilux recorded failures more often.
18.4%
D.Max fail rate
21.4%
Hilux fail rate
3pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Isuzu D.Max | Toyota Hilux |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 160,538 | 396,061 |
| Pass rate | 81.6% | 78.6% |
| Fail rate | 18.4% | 21.4% |
Where they differ
| Category | D.Max | Hilux |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 6.7% | 10.7% |
| Lighting & signalling | 10.3% | 13.0% |
| Body, structure & corrosion | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| Suspension | 7.8% | 8.9% |
| Visibility | 4.3% | 4.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.