Isuzu D-Max V-Cross MOT pass rate & common failures
2,773 MOT tests on the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross (2021–2024) give it a 90.9% pass rate. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (8.5% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.2%) and tyres (3.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, shock absorbers and malfunction indicator lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 131 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 13.6% versus 6.5%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every D-Max V-Cross model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,763 | 90.6% | 9.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2022 | 950 | 91.5% | 8.5% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 57 | 89.5% | 10.5% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.2% | 116 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.4% | 95 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.8% | 77 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.6% | 44 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 42 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.0% | 27 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 14 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 131 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 46 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 42 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 40 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 40 |
| 6 | Wipers | 17 |
| 7 | Pedal | 17 |
| 8 | Brake discs | 15 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.8% | 578 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.6% | 349 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.2% | 143 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.9% | 79 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.7% | 74 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 55 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 849 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,292 | 9.9% |
| 60-90k | 461 | 10.2% |
| 90-120k | 140 | 13.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 872 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | 1,890 | 9.5% |
What to check before buying a Isuzu D-Max V-Cross
- Lighting & signalling (4.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (2.8% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross?
90.9% of the 2,773 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 9.1% fail rate, across model years 2021–2024.
What does the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.2% of tests, then tyres (3.4%).
How much does mileage affect D-Max V-Cross MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.5% for cars in the 0-30k band and 13.6% for 90-120k, a 7.1-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,773 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.