Is the Isuzu D-Max ULEZ compliant?

Most petrol Isuzu D-Maxs from 2006 and diesels from September 2015 meet the Euro standards for London ULEZ and other UK clean-air zones, so they are generally exempt from the daily charge. Pure-electric versions are always exempt.

What insurance group is the Isuzu D-Max in?

The Isuzu D-Max sits in insurance group 20 of 50. Your actual premium still depends on age, postcode, annual mileage and no-claims history.

Is the Isuzu D-Max reliable?

Our reliability score for the Isuzu D-Max is 68 out of 100 (about average), derived from DVSA MOT records, with a first-time MOT pass rate of about 81% at the reference age.

What economy does the Isuzu D-Max get?

Expect roughly around 33 mpg combined for a typical Isuzu D-Max, based on official figures and our running-cost model. Real-world figures vary with driving style, load and conditions.

What are the common problems on the Isuzu D-Max?

On the Isuzu D-Max, the issues that come up most by mileage include Suspension, Lighting & signalling and Brakes. The section above breaks down each one with its typical mileage, repair cost and severity.

How many Isuzu D-Maxs are on UK roads?

About 57,982 Isuzu D-Maxs are currently taxed and on the road in the UK, from DfT vehicle-licensing data.

Is the Isuzu D-Max reliable?

The Isuzu D-Max scores 68/100 on Forecourt's MOT-based reliability measure, ahead of 20% of the cars we track. That is computed from 377,234 real DVSA MOT test results.

How much does a used Isuzu D-Max cost?

A 2023 Isuzu D-Max with around 35,766 miles is worth roughly £20,800 today (typical range £18,750–£22,850). Dealer forecourt prices sit higher and part-exchange offers lower; newer or lower-mileage examples cost more.

How quickly does the Isuzu D-Max depreciate?

A new Isuzu D-Max typically loses about 36% of its value over the first three years, then depreciates more slowly. Buying at three to five years old avoids the steepest part of the curve.

What insurance group is the Isuzu D-Max?

The Isuzu D-Max sits in insurance group 20 of 50 — the middle of the scale. Exact premiums depend on the trim (some versions sit a few groups higher or lower), your age, postcode and no-claims history.

What goes wrong on a used Isuzu D-Max?

The most common age-related issues we track for the Isuzu D-Max are: suspension (typically around over 100k miles, £150-£450 to put right); lighting & signalling (typically around over 100k miles, £15-£120 to put right); brakes (typically around over 100k miles, £150-£500 to put right). A full service history and a recent MOT with no advisories are the best protection.

What does the Isuzu D-Max cost to run?

Expect around 33 mpg combined, £195 a year in road tax, about £185 for a standard annual service. The full cost-of-ownership table above breaks this down per year and per mile for the exact year and mileage you choose.

Ranked #15 van in the UK · Pickup · 5,186 units sold last year

Isuzu D-Max

The Isuzu D-Max (2018 on here) is the workhorse pickup - less lifestyle-focused than a Ranger, built around proven, durable diesel mechanics and a strong reputation among farmers, tradespeople and tow operators. A no-nonsense one-tonne double-cab with serious payload, towing and a long warranty. As a used buy it's the dependable, get-the-job-done choice: tougher and more utilitarian than car-like rivals, and trusted to keep working hard for years.

Body: Pickup
Years: 2018–2026
Fuel: Diesel
Economy: 33 mpg
Insurance: Group 22

The short version

51/100

Forecourt score

Value 70 · Reliability 28 · Insurance 61

The Isuzu D-Max holds its value well and is dearer to run than most. Its MOT-based reliability is average, 68 out of 100, ahead of 28% of the cars we track. On three-year value retention it ranks better than 70% of models.

The Forecourt score blends how this car ranks against the catalogue on value retention, reliability and insurance cost (weighted 40/40/20). Higher is better; running cost is not yet folded in.

Pick your version

Estimates are tuned to the version you choose.

Fuel

Diesel · 1898cc

Power

164 ps

Drivetrain

4WD

Quoted MPG

33 mpg

The volume D-Max - the no-nonsense working pickup with a 5-year/125k warranty. 1.9 turbodiesel, 1-tonne payload, 3.5t towing, DL40 the popular lifestyle trim. Cam-drive on the Isuzu 1.9 isn't confirmed, so left blank rather than guessed.

Tell us about the one you're looking at

Year of registration2023

20182026

Mileage on the clock35,766 mi

0Expected: 35,766180k

Conditiongood

PoorFairGoodExcellent

Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical car.

Region

Remembered as you browse other cars.

Know the registration?

Optional — fills in the exact year and ULEZ status for your specific car. The registration isn’t stored.

Estimated market value

£20,800

Range £17,500 – £24,350

medium confidence

When new (2023)£35,150Age-based value£22,496Mileage adjustment+£0Condition & region-£9Market calibration-£337Forecourt price£22,150Private sale£19,400Part-exchange£17,100

Holdthis 3-year-old

Fair value — depreciation is moderating.

At 35,766 miles it’s about the ~41,165 typical for a 3-year-old.

Seen one for sale?

A data-led guide from the depreciation curve, UK parc trend and reliability — not financial advice.

The depreciation curve

How a 2023-registration Isuzu D-Max loses value over time.

Marker = your selection
Dashed = mileage either side

What it costs to own

Over

Based on the 2023 car with 35,766 miles you entered above — worth about £20,800 today — here is the cost of owning it for the next 5 years, at roughly 11,922 miles a year.

5-year total

£26,942

Per year

£5,388

All-in per mile

£0.45

Fuel per mile

23.8p

Depreciation£5,039

Fuel / energy£14,163

Servicing£1,765

Road tax£975

Insurance£5,000

Best age to buy — around 4 years

A 4-year-old example loses roughly £2,900 a year — under half the £6,350 a one-year-old sheds. The steepest drop is behind it.

Uses current UK pump and home-charging prices (DESNZ weekly), typical-driver insurance and manufacturer service intervals. "Fuel per mile" is just the energy input — so an EV at ~9p and a diesel at ~22p make running-cost comparison direct. A guide; your own costs will vary.

How it compares

Where this car ranks against the 340 vehicles in our index — higher is better.

Holds its valuebetter than 70%

Reliabilitybetter than 28%

Fuel economybetter than 13%

Cheap to insurebetter than 61%

Percentile rank across our full index. A measure is shown only where the data spreads meaningfully across the index.

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or EV?

How the available versions compare on price, running cost, and the headaches each tends to develop.

1.9 diesel (all trims)

The working pickup. Cross-shop Ford Ranger (more refined, lifestyle), Toyota Hilux (reliability benchmark), VW Amarok (Ranger sister, premium). The D-Max wins on simplicity — single engine, no AdBlue, no PHEV/EV complexity — and farmers/trades prefer it. Less commute-friendly than Ranger but more truck-focused.

New price: £33,000
Annual fuel / energy: £2,700
3-yr depreciation: 38%

Watch for

·Minimal — Isuzu commercial truck reliability heritage
·Some early 2020 cars had infotainment glitches
·Chassis rust spots emerge at 8+ years on heavily-used examples
·Single engine option — no AdBlue complexity of rivals

Fuel/energy costs based on this week’s UK averages (w/c 22/06/2026) · Petrol 153.3p/L, Diesel 172.5p/L, Electricity 27.0p/kWh · DESNZ

Estimated insurance

Group 20 of 50 (mid — around the UK average) · Comprehensive · 3 years NCB

Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this car, by driver age band and risk profile. Pick the combination closest to your circumstances.

No-claims bonus3 years

0 yearsBaseline: 3 years15+

Risk profile:

Estimated annual premium · typical, age 33-39

£1,000/ year

Roughly £83 per month

Typical

Average UK driver — 3 years NCB, average postcode, no recent claims.

Age band	Lower risk	Typical	Higher risk
Age 17-25	£2,280	£2,850	£3,705
Age 26-32	£1,190	£1,400	£1,708
Age 33-39Selected	£880	£1,000	£1,180
Age 40-49	£747	£830	£963
Age 50+	£666	£740	£873

How we estimate this

Indicative annual comprehensive premium estimates. The 'Typical' figure represents an average UK driver in each age band; Lower and Higher risk show the realistic spread driven by factors UK insurers legitimately price on (postcode, occupation, claims history, NCB, voluntary excess, modifications). Based on 10,000 miles/yr, £250 voluntary excess, and the no-claims bonus selected above. Always get individual quotes before buying.

Expected annual costs

Adjust the annual mileage to match how you'll actually use the car. Insurance is what you selected above (age 33-39, typical risk, 3 yrs NCB).

Annual mileage11,922 mi/yr

2,000UK avg for this model: 11,92230,000

Routine service

£185

Annual main-dealer service

Major service

£210

Every 2 years, annualised

Road tax

£195

Standard rate, post year-one

Fuel

£2,447

33 mpg, £1.49/L

Insurance

£1,000

Age 33-39, group 22

Clean-air zones

✓ ULEZ compliant

All diesel variants meet Euro 6 standards and are ULEZ compliant.

Based on London ULEZ standards — Birmingham, Bath, Bristol, Sheffield, Glasgow and other UK clean-air zones generally follow the same rules.

Total expected£4,037 / year

Excludes depreciation and unscheduled repairs (see next section).

Unexpected costs

What out-of-warranty repairs typically run, by mileage band. Your selected mileage is highlighted.

0-30k miles

£80

per year · low risk

30-60k miles

£240

per year · low risk

60-100k miles

£520

per year · medium risk

100k+ miles

£900

per year · high risk

Tyres

255/70 R16 · 265/60 R18

What a full set of four will cost you (including fit and balance), and which brand each tier of buyer should pick. A typical set lasts about 24,000 miles.

Budget

£400

set of 4, fitted · £85 per tyre

Mid-range

£580

set of 4, fitted · £130 per tyre

Premium

£840

set of 4, fitted · £195 per tyre

What to fit

Optional extras worth paying for

Factory options ranked by how much of their original cost they recover at resale. Anything above 70% return tends to make money back; below 40% is paying for your own enjoyment.

Option	New cost	Added used value	Return
Tow bar Strong return — actively sought by trade buyers.	£650	£450	69%
Full bulkhead Cheap, and most working buyers expect one.	£300	£200	67%
Parking sensors & reversing camera	£500	£300	60%
Ply-lining / load-area protection	£350	£200	57%
Twin side loading doors	£450	£250	56%
Air conditioning About half its cost back; widens the resale audience.	£900	£450	50%

Parts most likely to fail

Drawn from owner reports and warranty data. Filtered for relevance to 35,766 miles.

Watch now

Failure typically happens around your current mileage.

Upcoming

A known weak point — but you haven't reached its usual mileage yet.

Already due

Past its usual failure mileage. Either already fixed, or about to.

SuspensionUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £150-£450medium severityParts high

Recorded in 10.5% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 369,170 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

Lighting & signallingUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £15-£120medium severityParts high

Recorded in 9.6% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 369,170 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

BrakesUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £150-£500medium severityParts high

Recorded in 8.5% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 369,170 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

Tyres & wheelsUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £80-£500low severityParts high

Recorded in 5.3% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 369,170 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

Driver's viewUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £60-£300low severityParts high

Recorded in 3.5% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 369,170 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

EmissionsUpcoming

Typical at over 100k milesCost £150-£800medium severityParts high

Recorded in 4.1% of MOT tests over 100k miles — from 369,170 DVSA MOT tests analysed.

"Parts low/medium/high" indicates how easy the replacement part is to source — discontinued or specialist parts mean longer workshop time and bigger bills.

Safety rating

Euro NCAP's independent crash-test rating for the Isuzu D-Max, from its 2020 assessment.

5/5

TEST YEAR2020

Rating expired (test protocol superseded)

The Isuzu D-MAX was rated by Australasian NCAP (ANCAP) earlier this year.

Independent crash-test data from Euro NCAP. Star ratings reflect the test protocol of the year shown — newer protocols are stricter, so a 5-star from 2024 represents a higher bar than a 5-star from 2014.

MOT outlook

How this model fares at its MOT as it ages — from 377,234 real DVSA test records.

MOT pass rate by age

84.5% at 3yr → 64.3% at 21yr

A 3-year-old D-Max passes its MOT 84.5% of the time; by 21 years that has slipped to 64.3%. The y-axis is zoomed to this model’s range so the trend is readable.

Longevity

1%of 14-year-old examples are still taxed and on the road — a useful read on how well the model lasts.

From 1,948 vehicles registered in 2012.

Survival by registration year

1% of 2012 cars still on the road

Each point is one registration cohort. Older cars on the left, newer on the right. A flatter line means the model holds up over time; a steep drop means cohorts disappear from UK roads faster.

Common MOT failures by mileage

The defect categories this D-Max fails on most often, and how the failure rate climbs as the miles add up — from the same DVSA test records.

Category	0-30k	30-60k	60-100k	100k+
Suspension	1%	4%	7%	11%
Lighting & signalling	2%	4%	6%	10%
Brakes	2%	4%	6%	9%
Tyres & wheels	2%	3%	4%	5%
Driver's view	1%	2%	3%	3%
Emissions	—	1%	3%	4%

Share of MOT tests in each mileage band with at least one defect in that category. The peak band for each is highlighted.

Typical mileage by age

The average odometer reading for a D-Max at MOT, by age — measured from the same DVSA records, not assumed. A useful yardstick for whether a given car has done more or fewer miles than its age suggests.

0 yr30,936
1 yr13,816
2 yr36,513
3 yr41,165
4 yr52,207
5 yr62,078
6 yr71,349
7 yr79,473
8 yr87,032
9 yr94,160
10 yr100,673
11 yr106,958

Mean recorded mileage at MOT by vehicle age, from DVSA test records (ages with at least 10 tests shown).

Reliability

68/ 100

Average

Composite of MOT pass rate, defect prevalence and cohort survival from 369,170 tests — high confidence.

MOT outlook · age 5 years

81%first-time pass rate

20th percentile — Among the worst — investigate carefully

Based on 49,625 MOT tests · ranked against 248 catalogue models with comparable data

Where this car sits in the catalogue

Pass-rate distribution across 248 catalogue models

Things owners say

01Built for work - strong payload, towing and proven durability are its calling cards.
02More utilitarian and less refined than a Ranger; bought for capability and dependability over comfort.
03A long warranty and tough mechanicals reassure used buyers - but inspect the bed, clutch and history given the hard use.

Safety recalls

Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the Isuzu D-Max, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.

Check on GOV.UK

Opens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.

Theft risk

A general indicator from UK 2025 theft data and this car’s characteristics — not a prediction for any one vehicle.

Whole-car theft

Around average

Theft risk is around the UK average. Like most modern cars it has keyless entry, so relay theft is the method to guard against.

Parts theft

Around average

Parts-theft risk is around average — catalytic-converter theft is the main thing to be aware of on any petrol or diesel car.

Worth doing

Keep keys in a Faraday pouch and away from the front door to block relay attacks.
Park in well-lit, busy areas, and consider a tracker for faster recovery.

Clean-air zones

Whether driving a Isuzu D-Max into a UK clean-air zone will cost you anything. Rules use the same Euro standard across most zones — petrol from 2006 and diesel from 2015 onwards are exempt; pure electric is always exempt.

Charging zones for cars

City	Area	Daily charge	Likely outcome
London	All of Greater London (within the M25)	£12.50	Likely exempt Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.
Birmingham	Inside the A4540 Middleway	£8.00	Likely exempt Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.
Bristol	City centre and part of the Portway	£9.00	Likely exempt Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.
Glasgow	City centre	—	Likely exempt Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.
Edinburgh	City centre	—	Likely exempt Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.
Aberdeen	City centre	—	Likely exempt Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.
Dundee	City centre	—	Likely exempt Diesel from September 2015 meets Euro 6.

Zones that don't charge private cars

Bath — City centre (Private cars and motorbikes are not charged).
Bradford — Outer ring road and the Aire Valley (Private cars are not charged).
Sheffield — Inside the A61 inner ring road (Private cars are not charged).
Newcastle & Gateshead — City centres and the Tyne, Swing, High Level and Redheugh bridges (Private cars are not charged).
Portsmouth — Part of the city centre (Applies to taxis, PHVs, buses, coaches and HGVs only).

Model-level guidance only. To check a specific registration, use the official gov.uk clean-air zone checker. Zone charges and boundaries are set by local councils and change over time.

Servicing & the dealer network

How well-supported Isuzu is across the UK — a practical read on how easy servicing, parts and warranty work will be to find.

Franchised UK dealers

~85

Solid network

Pickup specialist

Network size relative to the UK's largest (Isuzu is 1.9% of all franchised outlets)

A solid network — a franchised dealer is usually within reasonable reach, and independent garages are generally familiar with the brand.

For context, the UK has roughly 4,500 franchised car-dealer outlets in total, plus about 15,500 independent garages.

Approximate figures, curated from public UK industry sources (NFDA, Car Dealer Magazine). Franchised networks shrink year on year — these indicate network size, not an exact count.

Dimensions & weight

Length

5,300 mm

Width

1,900 mm

Height

1,820 mm

Kerb weight

2,100 kg

Boot

1,000–1,100 L

Fuel tank

48 L

What it can carry

Load capacity and payload across the body-length and roof-height variants. The bigger spread means more versatility — but also more choice to get wrong when buying used.

Load volume

3.5–8 m³

Payload

600–1,400 kg

Gross weight

3,100 kg

Body variants

L1H1, L2H2

How many are still out there

Of every Isuzu D-Max ever registered in the UK, this is what's actively on the road, parked off the road on a SORN, or gone for good.

Total ever registered

60,327

Currently taxed & on road

57,982

96% of all registered

SORN (off road)

2,345

4% of all registered

Scrapped or exported

UK fleet trend — 2014 to 2025

+6.7% vs 2024

11,43657,982

Source: DfT VEH0124 vehicle licensing statistics (year-end 2025) · Updated 1 Jul 2026

Common questions

Isuzu D-Max, answered

Is the Isuzu D-Max ULEZ compliant?: Most petrol Isuzu D-Maxs from 2006 and diesels from September 2015 meet the Euro standards for London ULEZ and other UK clean-air zones, so they are generally exempt from the daily charge. Pure-electric versions are always exempt.
What insurance group is the Isuzu D-Max in?: The Isuzu D-Max sits in insurance group 20 of 50. Your actual premium still depends on age, postcode, annual mileage and no-claims history.
Is the Isuzu D-Max reliable?: Our reliability score for the Isuzu D-Max is 68 out of 100 (about average), derived from DVSA MOT records, with a first-time MOT pass rate of about 81% at the reference age.
What economy does the Isuzu D-Max get?: Expect roughly around 33 mpg combined for a typical Isuzu D-Max, based on official figures and our running-cost model. Real-world figures vary with driving style, load and conditions.
What are the common problems on the Isuzu D-Max?: On the Isuzu D-Max, the issues that come up most by mileage include Suspension, Lighting & signalling and Brakes. The section above breaks down each one with its typical mileage, repair cost and severity.
How many Isuzu D-Maxs are on UK roads?: About 57,982 Isuzu D-Maxs are currently taxed and on the road in the UK, from DfT vehicle-licensing data.

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Common questions

Isuzu D-Max, answered from the data

Is the Isuzu D-Max reliable?: The Isuzu D-Max scores 68/100 on Forecourt's MOT-based reliability measure, ahead of 20% of the cars we track. That is computed from 377,234 real DVSA MOT test results.
How much does a used Isuzu D-Max cost?: A 2023 Isuzu D-Max with around 35,766 miles is worth roughly £20,800 today (typical range £18,750–£22,850). Dealer forecourt prices sit higher and part-exchange offers lower; newer or lower-mileage examples cost more.
How quickly does the Isuzu D-Max depreciate?: A new Isuzu D-Max typically loses about 36% of its value over the first three years, then depreciates more slowly. Buying at three to five years old avoids the steepest part of the curve.
What insurance group is the Isuzu D-Max?: The Isuzu D-Max sits in insurance group 20 of 50 — the middle of the scale. Exact premiums depend on the trim (some versions sit a few groups higher or lower), your age, postcode and no-claims history.
What goes wrong on a used Isuzu D-Max?: The most common age-related issues we track for the Isuzu D-Max are: suspension (typically around over 100k miles, £150-£450 to put right); lighting & signalling (typically around over 100k miles, £15-£120 to put right); brakes (typically around over 100k miles, £150-£500 to put right). A full service history and a recent MOT with no advisories are the best protection.
What does the Isuzu D-Max cost to run?: Expect around 33 mpg combined, £195 a year in road tax, about £185 for a standard annual service. The full cost-of-ownership table above breaks this down per year and per mile for the exact year and mileage you choose.

Answers are generated from this car's Forecourt data — DVSA MOT records, DfT licensing statistics and our valuation model — and update with the weekly data refresh.