2015 Isuzu D-MAX 2.5L Diesel · BV65 JZH

The 2015 Isuzu D-MAX presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 18 October 2024 at 144,176 miles, passed but flagged a cluster of advisories that point to a worsening trend in corrosion management and front-end wear. The tester noted a worn nearside front inner anti-roll bar bush, corrosion on the nearside front brake pipe and at the ends of all brake pipes where they were greased, corrosion on the towbar, and slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing. Comparing this to the clean pass recorded on 13 October 2022 at 133,763 miles, the vehicle has accumulated a notable list of defects in a relatively short window. The recurring anti-roll bar bush wear, now appearing on the nearside after an offside wheel bearing advisory in 2023, suggests the front suspension components are working hard and may not have been proactively replaced. The mileage profile is high for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Between the July 2020 test at 116,388 miles and the October 2024 test at 144,176 miles, the D-MAX covered roughly 27,788 miles in just over four years, averaging close to 6,950 miles annually during that period. However, the jump from 131,850 miles in July 2021 to 136,477 miles in October 2023 shows a slower accumulation of around 2,314 miles per year across that two-year span, which could indicate a period of lighter use or extended standing. The overall annualised average of approximately 13,107 miles is well above typical for this age, placing accelerated wear expectations on consumables, drivetrain mounts, and structural underbody components. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the front suspension and braking system. The repeated anti-roll bar bush advisories and the slight play flagged in both front wheel bearings across consecutive tests suggest these components are approaching the end of their serviceable life. The brake pipe corrosion, specifically noted as being covered in grease or other material, raises a concern about whether the corrosion was masked rather than properly addressed. Lifting the vehicle to inspect the underside for structural rust, particularly around the chassis rails, brake pipe runs, and towbar mounting points, is essential. The towbar corrosion advisory, even if not deemed excessive at the time of test, warrants close examination given the vehicle's likely use as a working truck. Tyre condition and uneven wear patterns should also be checked, as high-mileage use on a pickup often accelerates wear on front tyres and suspension geometry components that may not have been regularly aligned.