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VN12 JLU

2012 Isuzu D-max D/c Intercooler Td

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,328 mi
Last recorded93,328 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Isuzu D-max D/c Intercooler Td78,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 JLU
MakeIsuzu
ModelD-max D/c Intercooler Td
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 93,328 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under side muddy in places,

Fail 13 Oct 2025 93,328 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended tangled with seat cover, (7.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both, (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under side muddy in places,

Pass 2 Oct 2024 82,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 80,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 73,095 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 66,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 66,405 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 59,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 59,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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 On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 53,297 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 47,514 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (D) rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 47,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (D) rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 41,268 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 41,268 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 33,901 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 33,901 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 26,297 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 19,839 miles

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

Based on 3,459 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
8,454
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 100
fog lamp not working 35
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VN12 JLU is a 2012 Isuzu D-max D/c Intercooler Td in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Isuzu D-max D/c Intercooler Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,423 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 D/c Intercooler Td fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN12 JLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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VN12 JLU is a 2012 Isuzu D-max D/c Intercooler Td, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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