Toyota DYNA MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

6.2 points below the fleet average of 65.7%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Toyota DYNA tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn19.4%

   49 occurrences

2. 2.Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.17.4%

   44 occurrences

3. 3.A shock absorber bush excessively worn14.2%

   36 occurrences

4. 4.An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning14.2%

   36 occurrences

5. 5.The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired11.9%

   30 occurrences

6. 6.Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement11.9%

   30 occurrences

7. 7.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning11.5%

   29 occurrences

8. 8.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen11.1%

   28 occurrences

9. 9.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn10.7%

   27 occurrences

10. 10.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps9.5%

    24 occurrences

11. 11.Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement8.7%

    22 occurrences

12. 12.A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened8.3%

    21 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Toyota DYNA tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements26.6%

   203 tests

2. 2.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn19.9%

   152 tests

3. 3.Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded14.9%

   114 tests

4. 4.Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users14.1%

   108 tests

5. 5.A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn10.5%

   80 tests

6. 6.Number plate inscription missing or illegible10.2%

   78 tests

7. 7.A wheel bearing with excessive play10.2%

   78 tests

8. 8.A tyre seriously damaged9.7%

   74 tests

What gets tested

The DYNA fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

123,720

Test classes

class 7: 764

Compare within the range

Other Toyota vans

• Toyota Hilux73.8%
• Toyota Proace74.8% raw
• All Toyota vans

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Toyota DYNA?

59.4% unadjusted, from 764 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.

What does a Toyota DYNA fail its MOT on?

"A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn" is recorded in 19.4% of failed Toyota DYNA tests, followed by "Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle." (17.4%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Toyota DYNA usually have at its MOT?

123,720 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Van mileages run far higher than cars, and a working van at five years old can have covered what a car covers in fifteen.