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PJ03 PER

2012 Isuzu D-max Utah D/c Intercooler Td

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,189 mi
Last recorded123,189 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Isuzu D-max Utah D/c Intercooler Td82,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 PER
MakeIsuzu
ModelD-max Utah D/c Intercooler Td
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 123,189 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 123,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 118,686 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 118,686 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 118,233 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 110,967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 107,055 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 107,053 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 101,996 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 95,717 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,173 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 88,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 73,220 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 60,220 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 60,213 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,197 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Based on 9,332 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
8,207
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 121
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PJ03 PER is a 2012 Isuzu D-max Utah D/c Intercooler Td in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Isuzu D-max Utah D/c Intercooler Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 82,013 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 Intercooler Td fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ03 PER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu D-max Utah D/c Intercooler Td typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Isuzu D-max Utah D/c Intercooler Td is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJ03 PER is a 2012 Isuzu D-max Utah D/c Intercooler Td, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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