2006 Toyota Dyna — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 578 MOT tests, the 2006 Toyota Dyna recorded a 74.9% pass rate. That is 2.3 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.2% of tests against 14.5% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, position lamp and pins and bushes — service brake performance alone was recorded 55 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 24.2% versus 17.9%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 37.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.2% | 111 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.5% | 84 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.4% | 60 |
| 4 | Visibility | 9.0% | 52 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.8% | 39 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.2% | 30 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 55 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 51 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 50 |
| 4 | Service brake imbalance | 48 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 41 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 35 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 37.0% | 214 |
| 2 | Tyres | 27.9% | 161 |
| 3 | Brakes | 24.7% | 143 |
| 4 | Other defects | 14.9% | 86 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.4% | 83 |
| 6 | Visibility | 12.6% | 73 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 39 | 17.9% |
| 60-90k | 112 | 24.1% |
| 90-120k | 139 | 25.9% |
| 120-150k | 125 | 29.6% |
| 150k+ | 157 | 24.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 127 | 25.2% |
| 2022 | 128 | 25.8% |
| 2023 | 113 | 23.0% |
| 2024 | 109 | 26.6% |
| 2025 | 101 | 24.8% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Dyna
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 19.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (19.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (14.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (10.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2006 Toyota Dynas pass their MOT?
74.9% of the 578 2006 Toyota Dyna MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Toyota Dyna?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.2% of tests, followed by brakes (14.5%).
Does the 2006 Dyna get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.9% in the 30-60k band to 24.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 578 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.