2016 Isuzu D-MAX 2.5L Diesel · WG16 ABF

The Isuzu D-Max carries a failed MOT outcome from the 8 April 2026 examination at 148,253 miles, with the DVSA entry listing no defects. The 3 March 2026 test at 148,247 miles also failed without recorded faults. This pair of recent failures follows a clean pass on 28 February 2025 at 144,344 miles and shows a worsening procedural trend rather than a documented mechanical decline. The vehicle is presently not certified roadworthy under MOT rules. Registered in 2016, the pickup has covered 148,253 miles over roughly a decade, averaging 14,825 miles per year and placing it in the high-use bracket for its class. The recorded distances reveal a deceleration in use. The 22 February 2024 test at 138,277 miles preceded a 28 February 2025 pass at 144,344 miles, a 6,067-mile gain across twelve months. By 3 March 2026 the odometer read 148,247 miles, adding only 3,903 miles in the subsequent year. A mere six miles separated the March and April 2026 tests. The sparse five-entry history contains no advisories, suggesting either meticulous presentation or omitted commentary. A buyer must treat the absence of defects in the record with caution. The repeated fails with no listed reasons require verification of DVSA paperwork and possible non-mechanical causes such as identification or lighting equipment presence at test. Given the age and 148,000-mile loading, physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers is essential. The tester never flagged corrosion or structural integrity concerns, yet a ten-year-old chassis demands scrutiny for rust at chassis rails and cab mounts. Drivetrain components on the D-Max endure high torque loads; the record offers no emission or drivability faults, but in-person assessment of exhaust emissions and transmission backlash remains prudent. Previous keepers maintained basic test compliance, though the unexplained 2026 failures imply lapsed diligence in booking valid retests. A pre-purchase inspection by a marque specialist remains prudent before commitment.