2017 Isuzu D-MAX 1.9L Diesel · CE67 SSO

This 2017 Isuzu D-Max presents a clean and reassuring roadworthiness profile across its recorded DVSA test history, with every annual examination resulting in zero advisories or defects noted by the tester. Both the most recent assessment on 13 August 2025 and the preceding test on 20 August 2024 passed without a single item flagged, continuing a streak of clean outcomes that stretches back through the September 2022 pass. The only anomaly is a recorded failure on 6 October 2023 which interestingly shows no defects in the log; this typically indicates a failure for a reason not categorised in the new MOT defect fields, most commonly a single near-miss such as a borderline tyre, a lighting issue rectified on site, or an emissions reading just outside tolerance, given that the vehicle returned to the test station only three days later on 9 October 2023 and passed with a completely clean slate. That rapid retest pass without advisories suggests the issue was rectified quickly and has not reappeared in subsequent examinations. Overall, the absence of any chronic suspension, brake, corrosion, or structural advisories across three consecutive tests points to a vehicle that has maintained its mechanical integrity well. The mileage accumulation of 152,841 miles over approximately nine years equates to an annual average of around 16,982 miles, which sits firmly in the upper bracket of typical usage for a working pickup of this age. Such high mileage for a commercial-oriented vehicle like the D-Max is not unusual given its likely role as a working or utility truck, but it does mean that mechanical consumables will have been subjected to considerable real-world demands. There are no gaps in the testing record suggesting long periods off the road, and the consistent testing intervals indicate the car has been in regular use throughout its life. The combination of high annual mileage with an entirely clean advisory record is notable, as many pickups of this vintage and mileage typically begin to show wear-related advisories on components such as suspension bushes, brake discs, or underbody corrosion. For a prospective buyer, the clean advisory history is encouraging, but the high mileage warrants a focused physical inspection of the components most likely to have endured heavy wear. Given the working nature of the vehicle, pay particular attention to the suspension system during a test drive: listen for any knocking or clonking noises from the front when traversing speed bumps or uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or top mounts. The steering should feel tight and responsive without excessive play, looseness, or any knocking from the column area. On the road, the D-Max should track straight without significant pulling to either side, and the steering should self-centre smoothly after cornering; any vagueness or wandering could point to worn steering rack mounts or track rod wear commensurate with the high mileage. The braking system merits careful scrutiny given the absence of recorded advisories; during a test drive, apply the brakes firmly from moderate speed to check for any juddering through the pedal, which can indicate warped front discs, and listen for any grinding or scraping noises that might suggest worn pads or, on a high-mileage working vehicle, a binding caliper. With this level of mileage, the brake fluid is also likely due for renewal regardless of its condition, and a thorough inspection should include checking for any signs of corrosion around the brake lines, particularly at the flex-to-rigid pipe unions and along the underbody. The rear leaf spring assemblies, common failure points on hard-working D-Max pickups, should be inspected for cracked, sagging, or shifted leaves, and the mounting bushes checked for perishing. Finally, although no corrosion advisories have been recorded, a careful visual check of the chassis rails, wheel arches, and suspension subframes is prudent on any high-mileage commercial vehicle, paying particular attention to areas where surface rust can develop into structural concerns over time.