2013 Isuzu D-Max Utah D/C Int-Cooler Td A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2013 Isuzu D-Max Utah D/C Int-Cooler Td A passed 78.7% of its 969 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.3 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 20.0%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 12.4% of all tests — 3.2 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, rear fog lamp and rigid brake pipes — position lamp alone was recorded 53 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 15.1% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 25.3% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 35.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 20.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.4% | 120 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.2% | 89 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.0% | 87 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.2% | 60 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 30 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.7% | 26 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 53 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 53 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 45 |
| 4 | Shock absorbers | 37 |
| 5 | Exhaust system | 37 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 35 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 35.2% | 341 |
| 2 | Brakes | 23.6% | 229 |
| 3 | Tyres | 15.9% | 154 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 11.3% | 110 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.0% | 107 |
| 6 | Other defects | 6.3% | 61 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 152 | 15.1% |
| 60-90k | 293 | 19.8% |
| 90-120k | 253 | 24.1% |
| 120-150k | 159 | 23.9% |
| 150k+ | 95 | 25.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 212 | 20.8% |
| 2022 | 194 | 20.1% |
| 2023 | 189 | 20.6% |
| 2024 | 193 | 21.8% |
| 2025 | 181 | 23.2% |
What to check before buying a 2013 D-Max Utah D/C Int-Cooler Td A
On a 2013 D-Max Utah D/C Int-Cooler Td A, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (12.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (9.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2013 Isuzu D-Max Utah D/C Int-Cooler Td As pass their MOT?
78.7% of the 969 2013 Isuzu D-Max Utah D/C Int-Cooler Td A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Isuzu D-Max Utah D/C Int-Cooler Td A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.4% of tests, followed by brakes (9.2%).
Does the 2013 D-Max Utah D/C Int-Cooler Td A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.1% in the 30-60k band to 25.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 969 MOT tests. 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.