2012 Isuzu D-Max Yukon D/C Intercooler Td — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,495 MOT tests, the 2012 Isuzu D-Max Yukon D/C Intercooler Td recorded a 74.8% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 21.6% of the time, so this is 3.7pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (13.9%) and lighting & signalling (13.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, rigid brake pipes and ball joint — position lamp alone was recorded 165 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 18.0% in the 30-60k band and 29.1% in the 150k+ band, a 11.1-point spread.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 38.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 23.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 13.9% | 347 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 13.7% | 342 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.9% | 248 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.9% | 172 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.0% | 125 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.2% | 79 |
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 | 165 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 163 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 158 |
| 4 | Shock absorbers | 127 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 118 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 116 |
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 | 38.3% | 956 |
| 2 | Brakes | 29.3% | 732 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.0% | 449 |
| 4 | Tyres | 17.6% | 438 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 12.1% | 303 |
| 6 | Other defects | 9.9% | 247 |
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 | 200 | 18.0% |
| 60-90k | 698 | 24.4% |
| 90-120k | 858 | 25.1% |
| 120-150k | 500 | 28.2% |
| 150k+ | 230 | 29.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 548 | 23.4% |
| 2022 | 548 | 25.2% |
| 2023 | 480 | 24.4% |
| 2024 | 470 | 25.5% |
| 2025 | 449 | 28.3% |
What to check before buying a 2012 D-Max Yukon D/C Intercooler Td
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 13.9% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (13.9% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (13.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.9% 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
How many 2012 Isuzu D-Max Yukon D/C Intercooler Tds pass their MOT?
74.8% of the 2,495 2012 Isuzu D-Max Yukon D/C Intercooler Td MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Isuzu D-Max Yukon D/C Intercooler Td?
Suspension, recorded in 13.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (13.7%).
Does the 2012 D-Max Yukon D/C Intercooler Td get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 18.0% in the 30-60k band to 29.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,495 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.