2014 Isuzu D-MAX 2.5L Diesel · DX14 UYN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward suspension component degradation. While it passed the most recent test on June 15, 2026, the tester identified severe deperforation on both the nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2025, indicating that rubber components are now reaching the end of their functional life. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twelve-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, moving from 83,660 miles in May 2023 to 99,193 miles in June 2025, and reaching 106,126 miles this month. This regular interval suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which is generally beneficial for maintaining seals and preventing corrosion despite the age of parts. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front end due to the recurring history of suspension issues. The May 2023 failure highlighted a slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing and an excessively worn lower bush on the nearside rear shock absorber. Although these were addressed or monitored, the recent failure of the ball joint dust covers suggests the entire front suspension geometry is undergoing significant wear. Close attention should be paid to the exhaust system to ensure the major silencer leak reported in 2023 was fully rectified and not resulted in further thinning or corrosion of the pipework.