2014 Isuzu D-MAX 2.5L Diesel · DX14 UYY

The 2014 Isuzu D-MAX presents a stable and broadly improving mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 12 March 2026 at 60,196 miles. The vehicle passed that test with only minor advisories, a notable clean-up from the more significant faults recorded in the preceding years. The trend is one of resolution: the ABS and ESC warning lamp failures, along with the excessively worn nearside rear shock absorber bush and the worn nearside front wheel bearing flagged in the March 2024 failure, do not reappear in the 2025 or 2026 records, suggesting these items were rectified. The 2026 test flagged a minor exhaust leak and a worn nearside front anti-roll bar linkage bush, both minor wear items typical for the vehicle's age and use, but nothing indicating a serious mechanical or structural risk at present. The mileage pattern tells a story of very light use. At roughly 5,016 miles per year over twelve years, this is well below the UK average. The record shows a gap of approximately 4,500 miles between the March 2023 test at 51,111 miles and the March 2024 test at 54,231 miles, then a further jump of about 1,450 miles to the March 2025 test at 55,682 miles, before a more typical annual increment of 4,514 miles to the 2026 test. This suggests the vehicle may have seen periods of very low activity or even standing, which can be a double-edged sword: while wear on consumables is reduced, prolonged sitting can lead to deterioration of rubber components, brake corrosion, and fluid degradation. The record is complete and consistent, with no gaps in the annual testing cycle, which is a positive indicator of continuous upkeep. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the areas that have historically drawn advisories. The front suspension and anti-roll bar linkage warrant close examination; the 2026 advisory on the nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush, combined with the 2025 advisory on corrosion to the front crossmember mounting area, points to the front end as a zone of ongoing wear. Check the condition of the coil springs, drop links, and lower arm bushes for play or cracking. The rear suspension also has a history of bush wear, with advisories on shock absorber bushes in 2024, so bounce-test the rear and inspect for any clunking or soft damping. The minor rear exhaust leak noted in 2026 and the corroded centre box hangers from 2023 suggest the exhaust system, particularly the rear silencer and hangers, should be checked for integrity and security. The braking and drivetrain history is largely reassuring. The ABS and ESC faults from 2024 were cleared and have not returned, but a buyer should still test-drive the vehicle to confirm the warning lamps illuminate and extinguish correctly and that the pedal feel is firm with no pulling. The 2024 advisory on the nearside front wheel bearing was rectified, but a lift check for play and a road test for humming at speed would be prudent. Overall, the record reflects a lightly used vehicle with a history of minor, well-managed wear items rather than systemic neglect. The recurring theme is one of gradual component fatigue rather than acute failure, and the most recent test confirms the vehicle is in sound roadworthy order.