2007 Toyota Dyna — MOT failures & pass rate
847 MOT tests on the 2007 Toyota Dyna are in this dataset, and 71.7% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 26.9% of the time, so this is 1.5pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (16.5%) and brakes (16.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, service brake imbalance and rbt (sp) — service brake performance alone was recorded 90 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 16.4% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 27.0% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 44.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 30.8% in 2021 to 28.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.5% | 140 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.5% | 140 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.2% | 103 |
| 4 | Visibility | 9.6% | 81 |
| 5 | Tyres | 6.3% | 53 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.1% | 43 |
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 | 90 |
| 2 | Service brake imbalance | 80 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 73 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 71 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 70 |
| 6 | Wipers | 56 |
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 | 44.4% | 376 |
| 2 | Tyres | 23.7% | 201 |
| 3 | Brakes | 23.0% | 195 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 16.2% | 137 |
| 5 | Other defects | 15.8% | 134 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 14.1% | 119 |
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 | 55 | 16.4% |
| 60-90k | 130 | 24.6% |
| 90-120k | 214 | 33.6% |
| 120-150k | 192 | 29.7% |
| 150k+ | 237 | 27.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 198 | 30.8% |
| 2022 | 184 | 30.4% |
| 2023 | 157 | 27.4% |
| 2024 | 162 | 24.1% |
| 2025 | 146 | 28.1% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Dyna
On a 2007 Dyna, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 16.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (16.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (16.5% 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 (12.2% 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 2007 Toyota Dynas pass their MOT?
71.7% of the 847 2007 Toyota Dyna MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Toyota Dyna?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.5% of tests, followed by brakes (16.5%).
Does the 2007 Dyna get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.4% in the 30-60k band to 27.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 847 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.