2017 Isuzu D-MAX 2.5L Diesel · FT17 MGE

The 2017 Isuzu D-Max passed its most recent MOT on 29 September 2025 at 56,010 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance trend that is clearly worsening rather than stable. That latest test flagged multiple simultaneous advisories across tyres, steering, and suspension, suggesting the vehicle has moved from a period of relatively trouble-free operation into one where basic component wear is now accumulating. The two preceding passes in 2022 and 2021 recorded zero defects, making the cluster of findings in 2024 and 2025 all the more notable. The mileage progression tells a straightforward story. The van covered roughly 27,300 miles over its first four years, then added about 6,500 miles annually between 2021 and 2025, which is consistent with typical light commercial use. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record. The annual distance of around 6,200 miles overall is unremarkable for a working pickup, meaning wear items should be evaluated against age as well as mileage, particularly rubber components like bushes and tyres that deteriorate with time regardless of use. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front end and steering. The September 2025 test identified slight play in the offside front steering rack inner joint, a finding that points to wear in the rack itself or the inner tie rod. Left unchecked, this can develop into vagueness at the wheel and uneven tyre wear. The offside front suspension was also noted as squeaky during the same test, which typically indicates a deteriorating lower arm bush or a dry ball joint. Both items are common wear points on a vehicle of this age and should be checked with a pry bar and a thorough road test. Tyre condition has been a recurring theme. Both rear tyres were flagged for cuts in September 2025, and both fronts were worn to the legal limit and on the edges at the same test. The 2023 test also flagged both rear tyres as worn close to the legal limit. This pattern across multiple years suggests the vehicle may have spent time loaded heavily or driven on rough surfaces, and it raises the question of whether wheel alignment has been checked recently. The 2024 test noted a minor exhaust leak and a damaged offside rear lamp lens, both minor but indicative of a vehicle that has not been cosmetically maintained to a high standard. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around the chassis rails, outriggers, and suspension mounting points, is advisable given the commercial nature of the vehicle and its age.