At a Glance
The Toyota Dyna has 29 identified common problems across 2 generations, with the U100-U200 (1995-2011) being the most affected generation and suspension the most common problem category. Based on 38K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Toyota Dyna common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Toyota Dyna generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Toyota Dyna MOT Failures
Every reason Toyota Dyna vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 14.56% |
| 2 | Stop lamp not working | 11.55% |
| 3 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 10.82% |
| 4 | Windscreen washer not working | 8.65% |
| 5 | Tyre condition | 5.84% |
| 6 | Brake pads or linings worn | 3.95% |
| 7 | Front lamp not working | 3.36% |
| 8 | Brake performance below minimum | 3.16% |
| 9 | Exhaust system fault | 2.54% |
| 10 | Track rod end worn | 2.26% |
| 11 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 2.11% |
| 12 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 2.02% |
| 13 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 1.73% |
| 14 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 1.72% |
| 15 | ABS fault | 1.24% |
| 16 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 1.19% |
| 17 | Headlamp aim defect | 1.09% |
| 18 | Headlamp fault | 1.08% |
| 19 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 1.08% |
| 20 | Parking brake condition | 1.07% |
| 21 | Horn not working | 1.05% |
| 22 | Brake disc or drum worn | 0.96% |
| 23 | Indicator fault | 0.81% |
| 24 | Chassis condition | 0.77% |
| 25 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.73% |
| 26 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.72% |
| 27 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.66% |
| 28 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.57% |
| 29 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.57% |
| 30 | Steering rack fault | 0.49% |
| 31 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.49% |
| 32 | Front suspension fault | 0.40% |
| 33 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.36% |
| 34 | Seat belt condition | 0.35% |
| 35 | Brake fluid leak | 0.32% |
| 36 | Brake lever fault | 0.29% |
| 37 | Brake pedal fault | 0.29% |
| 38 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | 0.29% |
| 39 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.28% |
| 40 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.26% |
| 41 | Fog lamp not working | 0.25% |
| 42 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.25% |
| 43 | Electrical switch fault | 0.23% |
| 44 | Engine oil leak | 0.23% |
| 45 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.23% |
| 46 | Steering free play excessive | 0.23% |
| 47 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.22% |
| 48 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.22% |
| 49 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.21% |
| 50 | Number plate lamp not working | 0.20% |
| 51 | Step damaged or insecure | 0.20% |
| 52 | Airbag warning light on | 0.20% |
| 53 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.19% |
| 54 | Outline marker lamp not working | 0.19% |
| 55 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.18% |
| 56 | Position lamp not working | 0.18% |
| 57 | Towbar fault | 0.17% |
| 58 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.17% |
| 59 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.17% |
| 60 | Driver seat fault | 0.16% |
| 61 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.16% |
| 62 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.15% |
| 63 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.15% |
| 64 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.15% |
| 65 | Dropside damaged or insecure | 0.14% |
| 66 | Securing bolts missing or insecure | 0.14% |
| 67 | Universal joint worn | 0.14% |
| 68 | Steering column fault | 0.13% |
| 69 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.12% |
| 70 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.10% |
| 71 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.10% |
| 72 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.10% |
| 73 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.10% |
| 74 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.10% |
| 75 | Steering lock fault | 0.10% |
| 76 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | 0.08% |
| 77 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.08% |
| 78 | Mirror or camera fault | 0.08% |
| 79 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.07% |
| 80 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.07% |
| 81 | Propshaft fault | 0.07% |
| 82 | Rear suspension fault | 0.07% |
| 83 | Brake caliper fault | 0.07% |
| 84 | Steering arm worn | 0.07% |
| 85 | Steering operation fault | 0.07% |
| 86 | Transmission oil leak | 0.07% |
| 87 | Steering coupling worn | 0.07% |
| 88 | Exhaust leak | 0.06% |
| 89 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.06% |
| 90 | Rear lamp not working | 0.06% |
| 91 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.06% |
| 92 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.06% |
| 93 | Anchor bracket corroded | 0.05% |
| 94 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.05% |
| 95 | Leaf spring slipper worn | 0.05% |
| 96 | Brake valve fault | 0.05% |
| 97 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.05% |
| 98 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.04% |
| 99 | Spare wheel fault | 0.04% |
| 100 | Body strengthening plate corroded | 0.04% |
| 101 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.04% |
| 102 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.04% |
| 103 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.04% |
| 104 | Drag link end worn | 0.03% |
| 105 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 106 | Halfshaft fault | 0.03% |
| 107 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 108 | Main beam warning light fault | 0.02% |
| 109 | Speedometer fault | 0.02% |
| 110 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.02% |
| 111 | Driver airbag fault | 0.02% |
| 112 | Driveshaft fault | 0.02% |
| 113 | Front passenger door fault | 0.02% |
| 114 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | 0.02% |
| 115 | Passenger seat fault | 0.02% |
| 116 | Spring saddle corroded | 0.02% |
| 117 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | 0.02% |
| 118 | Steering shaft fault | 0.02% |
| 119 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.02% |
| 120 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 121 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.02% |
| 122 | Axle corroded or damaged | 0.01% |
| 123 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.01% |
| 124 | Brake clevis joint worn | 0.01% |
| 125 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.01% |
| 126 | Indicator warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 127 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | 0.01% |
| 128 | Steering box fault | 0.01% |
| 129 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.01% |
| 130 | Window damaged or won't operate | 0.01% |
| 131 | Body security fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Driver door fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | <0.01% |
| 137 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 138 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 140 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Bonded suspension condition | <0.01% |
| 142 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 143 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 144 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | <0.01% |
| 146 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Electronic stability control fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 150 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 151 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 153 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 154 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 156 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 157 | Subframe mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 158 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 159 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 159 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Toyota Dyna MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Toyota Dyna, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Toyota Dyna problems?
Based on analysis of 38K Toyota Dyna MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 29 identified common problems across 2 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Suspension pins, bushes or ball joints worn". Suspension is the most common problem category.
Which Toyota Dyna generation has the most problems?
The Toyota Dyna U100-U200 (1995-2011) (1995–2011) has the highest number of identified common problems (41). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Toyota Dyna?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Toyota Dyna owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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