2014 Isuzu D-MAX 2.5L Diesel · DX14 UYK

The vehicle's roadworthiness status is currently poor, with the maintenance trend showing a significant decline in recent months. The most recent test on 26 August 2025 at 159,239 miles resulted in a failure involving a wide range of critical issues. The tester flagged an inoperative nearside parking brake, imbalanced front brakes, and exhaust emissions exceeding manufacturer limits. The presence of bodywork damage to the offside front bumper and mirror, alongside multiple tyre defects including recut treads, suggests a recent period of neglect regarding both structural integrity and basic consumable upkeep. The vehicle has covered 159,239 miles over its 12-year lifespan, averaging approximately 13,270 miles per year. This represents high usage for its age, which correlates with the increased frequency of mechanical failures. Between February 2023 and August 2024, the vehicle covered roughly 20,000 miles, but the jump from 151,376 miles in August 2024 to 159,239 miles in August 2025 shows a consistent annual mileage pattern. This high-mileage profile places increased stress on the drivetrain, suspension, and braking systems, which is reflected in the escalating complexity of the MOT failures. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and the exhaust assembly. The record shows recurring issues with exhaust gases, including a major leak and missing tail pipe components in August 2024, followed by failed emissions in both February 2023 and August 2025. This indicates a persistent or poorly rectified fault in the exhaust system. The parking brake has also shown instability, failing in August 2025 after previously passing, which necessitates a check of the mechanical linkage and rear drum or disc condition. Suspension and lighting components also require close scrutiny. The February 2023 test identified a severely deteriorated nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover, and while this was not repeated in later tests, the overall deterioration of tyres and lighting in the 2025 failure suggests a lack of preventative maintenance. The bodywork damage noted in the most recent test should be inspected for underlying structural corrosion, particularly around the offside front area. Given the history of lighting failures and misaligned headlamps, the entire electrical system for external illumination should be verified for reliability.