2012 Isuzu D-MAX Utah D/C Intercooler TD 2.5L Diesel · NJ62 UGW

The most recent MOT, conducted on 17 February 2026 at 127,847 miles, passed with only minor advisories: an inoperative offside registration plate lamp and a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. This follows a failed test just seven days earlier on 10 February 2026 at 127,843 miles, where the tester flagged a non-functioning offside front position lamp, the same registration plate lamp defect, inadequately clipped rear brake pipes, and excessively corroded front brake hose ferrules. The rapid retest and pass suggest these specific defects were addressed promptly, indicating reactive maintenance rather than neglect. The overall maintenance trend appears stable in the short term, though the pattern of recurring brake pipe corrosion and tyre wear advisories across multiple years points to a vehicle that has endured sustained use in conditions conducive to underbody deterioration. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. From 99,958 miles in October 2023 to 115,504 miles in September 2024, the vehicle covered 15,546 miles in roughly eleven months, a notably high annual rate. This then slowed significantly, accumulating only 7,015 miles between September 2024 and February 2025, and a further 7,019 miles between February 2025 and February 2026. The current total of 127,847 miles over approximately fourteen years equates to roughly 9,132 miles per year, which is typical for a working pickup. The record is complete with no significant gaps, giving confidence that the mileage history is genuine and the vehicle has not stood idle for prolonged periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and front suspension. Brake pipe corrosion has appeared as an advisory or failure item in three of the last five tests, specifically on rear and front pipes, often described as covered in grease or other material, which can trap moisture against the metal. The corroded front brake hose ferrules noted in the February 2026 failure are a direct consequence of this environment. Front suspension wear is also a recurring theme: the October 2023 test at 99,958 miles flagged slight play in both the nearside lower and upper suspension arm ball joints, along with a slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing. These items were not flagged in subsequent tests, but a vehicle of this age and type with a history of such wear demands a thorough check of all ball joints, track rod ends, and wheel bearings for play, as well as an inspection of the chassis rails and outriggers for structural corrosion, which is common in commercial vehicles exposed to road salt and heavy loads.