2012 Isuzu D-MAX Utah D/C Intercooler TD 2.5L Diesel · WD62 DJU

The 2012 Isuzu D-Max presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass on 4 March 2026 at 110,538 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant turnaround from the 2022 test, which flagged multiple suspension and exhaust advisories alongside tyre wear concerns. The progression from seven identified issues in September 2022 to a flawless result in March 2026 suggests the previous owner invested in proper remedial work rather than simply scraping through annual tests. The vehicle now sits in the strongest mechanical position it has occupied across the entire recorded MOT history. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story. Between September 2022 at 87,361 miles and March 2026 at 110,538 miles, the vehicle covered 23,177 miles across roughly three and a half years, averaging approximately 6,622 miles per year. This sits slightly below the vehicle's lifetime average of roughly 7,896 miles per year, indicating the truck may have seen lighter use or spent periods standing in recent years. The annual tests from 2023 through 2026 show steady incremental gains of between 2,500 and 6,500 miles per interval, with no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged inactivity. Despite the clean recent record, a buyer should still inspect the rear shock absorber bushes and the front wheel bearings in person. Both components were flagged with slight wear in the 2022 test, and while the subsequent clean passes suggest repairs were carried out, these are items that deteriorate progressively on a working pickup. The centre exhaust box was noted as badly corroded and leaking in 2022, so the underbody around the exhaust system deserves close visual inspection for fresh welding patches or a replacement section. Surface corrosion on a fourteen-year-old chassis is expected, but structural mounting points, crossmembers, and sill areas should be probed with a screwdriver to confirm solidity rather than relying solely on surface appearance. Tyre condition also warrants attention. The 2022 test flagged both front tyres worn to legal limits and the offside inner edge worn smooth, which points to a combination of underinflation and possible tracking misalignment. A buyer should check the current tyres for uneven wear patterns, particularly inner edge wear on the fronts, and confirm the tracking has been corrected. Brake discs and pads should be measured for remaining life, as the clean 2026 pass does not guarantee generous material remaining after 110,000 miles of use. Overall, the MOT record indicates a vehicle that has been brought up to standard and maintained consistently, but the age and working nature of the D-Max mean a thorough physical inspection remains essential before purchase.