2016 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 3.0L Diesel · WK16 AEV

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status having passed its most recent MOT on 25 November 2025 at 160,038 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but reveals a consistent pattern of immediate failure followed by rapid rectification. In both 2024 and 2025, the vehicle failed the test just two days prior to a pass, despite the records showing no recorded defects. This suggests the previous owner addressed minor-fail items, such as bulbs, wipers, or minor brake adjustments, only when prompted by a failure rather than through proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile indicates high-intensity usage, averaging approximately 16,000 miles per year over its ten-year life. Between the March 2023 and August 2024 tests, the vehicle covered 17,538 miles in just seventeen months, followed by an accelerated rate of 7,837 miles between the August 2024 and November 2025 tests. This consistent high-annual mileage puts significant strain on heavy-duty components like the drivetrain and suspension bushings. The lack of recorded advisories across these tests suggests that while the vehicle is kept in running order, it operates under heavy load cycles where consumable parts are likely to experience accelerated wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and structural integrity for advanced corrosion, which is common on high-mileage commercial vehicles of this age. Given the high mileage, close attention should be paid to the condition of the shock absorbers, leaf springs, and ball joints for any signs of perished rubber or fluid leaks. The absence of recorded advisories in the history is unusual for a vehicle with 160,000 miles, so an inspector should verify the remaining life on the brake pads and tyre tread to ensure no significant issues were simply overlooked during the DVSA inspections.