2019 Isuzu D-MAX 1.9L Diesel · VX69 XFJ

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding front suspension and steering components. While it passed the most recent test in November 2024 at 70,488 miles, inspectors identified multiple defects that were not present in previous years. The presence of a deteriorated offside suspension arm ball joint dust cover and play in the offside track rod end indicates that the front-end hardware is now reaching the end of its effective service life. At 70,488 miles over seven years, the D-Max has averaged approximately 10,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The record shows a significant gap of 10,953 miles between the November 2022 and October 2023 tests, followed by another 16,212 miles leading up to the November 2024 inspection. This consistent annual demile accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which accounts for the accelerated wear on rubber components and mechanical joints seen in the later entries. A buyer must physically inspect the steering system and front suspension, as the tester flagged play in the steering rack inner joints in 2023 and continued issues with track rod ends and ball joints into 2024. These recurring faults suggest a pattern of neglecting preventative maintenance on steering-related bushings. Furthermore, the 2024 advisory notes the front brake discs are worn and pitted, which indicates the braking system is experiencing surface corrosion or thinning that requires replacement to ensure consistent stopping performance. The 2023 record also highlighted significant concerns regarding tyre condition, including perished and edge wear, suggesting the vehicle may have sat for long periods or been driven on conditions that cause uneven wear. The buyer should verify the current state of all tyres and the rear trailer electrical wiring which was previously damaged. Given the history of deteriorated rubber covers, a thorough check of the chassis integrity and steering geometry is necessary to ensure no deeper structural corrosion has occurred beyond the recorded advisories.