2015 Isuzu Trucks Grafter N35.120 3.0L Diesel · DX65 KOD

A clean and largely unblemished MOT record marks this Isuzu Grafter N35.120, with four consecutive passes since 2021 and no advisory entries of any consequence beyond minor tyre and battery tray observations. The most recent test on 4 February 2025 issued a single advisory relating to slight damage, cracking, or perishing on the inner edges of both rear tyres, while the prior test in January 2024 returned no defects whatsoever. Going further back, the December 2022 pass was similarly clean, and only the November 2021 examination flagged the early onset of corrosion on the battery tray alongside a repaired nail in the nearside rear inner tyre. The overall trend is therefore one of stable mechanical condition with no recorded failures, advisory repetition, or escalation in component wear across the documented history. With 53,672 miles on the odometer across four tests spanning roughly four years, this Grafter has averaged a notably low annual mileage of around 4,879 miles, which is modest for a working commercial vehicle of this type. The recorded mileages imply a usage profile of either light commercial duty, infrequent deployment, or extended periods of standing between jobs, rather than the consistent high-mileage operation typical of urban delivery cycles. This pattern has clear mechanical implications, as light-use commercial vehicles are particularly prone to dried and cracked inner sidewalls on tyres due to standing under load, corrosion of undertrays and electrical ancillaries from infrequent operation, and glazing of brake components from prolonged inactivity. The advisory history, while minimal, does reflect this pattern, with both rear inner tyre condition and battery tray corrosion featuring in the record. Given the tyre advisory recorded on the most recent pass, a prospective buyer should pay close attention to the condition of all four tyres, particularly the inner shoulders and sidewalls of the rear pair, looking for any cracking, perishing, bulging, or uneven wear that might suggest alignment issues or prolonged under-inflation. A thorough inspection of the inner tread using a torch or by rotating the wheels is advisable, as inner-edge damage on commercial tyres frequently goes unnoticed until it progresses to cord exposure. Any knocking, harshness, or vibration through the steering at speed would warrant further investigation into suspension and wheel bearing condition. The battery tray corrosion advisory, although noted only in 2021, should be revisited in person, as battery acid contamination can persist and accelerate corrosion of surrounding metalwork, cable insulation, and mounting brackets. Check that the battery is firmly clamped, that terminals are clean and free from verdigris, and that no surrounding metal shows advanced rust or pitting. On the road, listen for any drivetrain knocks or clonks when pulling away from rest or reversing over speed humps, as light-use commercials commonly develop slack in suspension linkages, anti-roll bar bushes, and propeller shaft joints. A thorough underside inspection is strongly recommended, with particular attention to brake pipes, flexible hoses, and any structural areas prone to road salt accumulation, given that this vehicle's commercial specification places high demands on the braking and suspension systems regardless of overall mileage.