2019 Isuzu D-Max MOT pass rate: 81.5% (10,989 tests)
Is the 2019 D-Max getting worse?
Pass rate of 2019-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 84.3% -5.5 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 80.5% -7.9 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 79.5% -7.5 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2019 D-Max
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1,667 | 31.6% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,041 | 19.7% |
| 3 | Brakes | 1,006 | 19.1% |
| 4 | Tyres | 498 | 9.4% |
| 5 | Visibility | 402 | 7.6% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 265 | 5.0% |
All D-Max years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,582 | 67.8% | -5.5 pts | 99,383 |
| 2014 | 11,538 | 70.5% | -5.3 pts | 95,290 |
| 2015 | 13,554 | 73.2% | -5.5 pts | 87,120 |
| 2016 | 12,757 | 74.5% | -6.9 pts | 79,204 |
| 2017 | 12,839 | 76.3% | -7.7 pts | 70,514 |
| 2018 | 11,506 | 79.3% | -7.1 pts | 61,873 |
| 2019 (this page) | 10,989 | 81.5% | -6.9 pts | 52,836 |
| 2020 | 6,813 | 83.3% | -6.6 pts | 43,443 |
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FAQs
Is a 2019 Isuzu D-Max reliable?
2019-registered examples passed 81.5% of their MOT tests (10,989 tests, 2023–2025), -6.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 7 years old with a median 52,836 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2019 D-Max?
The median tested example shows 52,836 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.