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BU53 TCH

2013 Isuzu D-max Utah D/c Twin Turbo Td

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,980 mi
Last recorded96,980 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Isuzu D-max Utah D/c Twin Turbo Td81,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 TCH
MakeIsuzu
ModelD-max Utah D/c Twin Turbo Td
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 96,980 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 96,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2024 86,595 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2024 86,595 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 77,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 76,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 71,898 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 69,170 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,537 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 63,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,651 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 54,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 47,649 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,631 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu D-max Utah D/c Twin Turbo Td?

Based on 1,421 MOT tests across 191 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
8,564
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 17
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BU53 TCH is a 2013 Isuzu D-max Utah D/c Twin Turbo Td in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Isuzu D-max Utah D/c Twin Turbo Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 81,716 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Isuzu D-max Utah D/c Twin Turbo Td fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 TCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu D-max Utah D/c Twin Turbo Td typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Isuzu D-max Utah D/c Twin Turbo Td is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU53 TCH is a 2013 Isuzu D-max Utah D/c Twin Turbo Td, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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