2014 Isuzu D-MAX 2.5L Diesel · SN64 VKP

The 2014 Isuzu D-Max passed its most recent MOT on 15 August 2025 at 56,165 miles, but the maintenance trend is neither clearly improving nor worsening. The tester flagged brake pipe corrosion on both front-to-rear pipes, along with slight play in both front wheel bearings. These are not new issues. The same wheel bearing advisories appeared in August 2023 at 45,490 miles and again in August 2025. Brake pipe corrosion has been a recurring theme since at least 2024. The vehicle appears to have had faults identified, partially addressed, and then presented again with similar underlying conditions. That pattern suggests reactive repairs rather than thorough preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old commercial vehicle. Between the August 2024 test at 50,514 miles and the August 2025 pass at 56,165 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 5,650 miles in twelve months. Before that, the annual average between August 2023 and August 2024 was closer to 5,000 miles. Overall, the annualised mileage sits around 4,680 miles per year, well below typical use for a working pick-up. Low mileage can mean less drivetrain wear, but it also raises the question of long periods standing, which accelerates brake corrosion and seizes components like parking brake mechanisms. Buyers should pay close attention to the braking system. Corroded brake pipes have appeared in multiple tests, and the August 2025 failure recorded an inoperative offside parking brake alongside efficiency below requirements. Even though the car passed four days later, the underlying cause of the parking brake issue may not have been fully resolved. Inspect the entire underside for pipe condition, caliper operation, and handbrake cable function. The repeated advisories on both front wheel bearings warrant a physical check for play and noise, as these have persisted across two years without being formally rectified. Tyre condition also appears inconsistent, with worn and cut tyres flagged in 2024, suggesting the previous owner did not maintain a regular replacement cycle despite low mileage use.