2013 Toyota Dyna — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 317 MOT tests, the 2013 Toyota Dyna recorded a 77.9% pass rate. That is 2.2 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 19.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (13.9%) and brakes (11.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake imbalance, pins and bushes and wipers — service brake imbalance alone was recorded 19 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 13.5% in the 30-60k band and 35.0% in the 120-150k band, a 21.5-point spread — more than double.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 32.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 18.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.9% | 44 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.7% | 37 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.4% | 33 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.1% | 16 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.4% | 14 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.8% | 9 |
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 imbalance | 19 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 14 |
| 3 | Wipers | 13 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 13 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 13 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 11 |
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 | 32.5% | 103 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.9% | 60 |
| 3 | Brakes | 14.8% | 47 |
| 4 | Visibility | 9.8% | 31 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.8% | 28 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 8.2% | 26 |
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 | 37 | 13.5% |
| 60-90k | 85 | 18.8% |
| 90-120k | 99 | 22.2% |
| 120-150k | 60 | 35.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69 | 18.8% |
| 2022 | 74 | 25.7% |
| 2023 | 62 | 22.6% |
| 2024 | 56 | 19.6% |
| 2025 | 56 | 23.2% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Dyna
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.7% 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 2013 Toyota Dynas pass their MOT?
77.9% of the 317 2013 Toyota Dyna MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Toyota Dyna?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.9% of tests, followed by brakes (11.7%).
Does the 2013 Dyna get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.5% in the 30-60k band to 35.0% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 317 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.