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AO52 DFU

2002 Toyota Dyna

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,241 mi
Last recorded138,241 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Dyna88,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 DFU
MakeToyota
ModelDyna
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 138,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged BOTH SIDES (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 137,792 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged BOTH SIDES (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Vehicle corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 137,769 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged BOTH SIDES (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Vehicle corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 136,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Oct 2022 136,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cab chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire rear pipe (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body component likely to become detached step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Oct 2021 136,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 136,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 134,520 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 134,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BODY corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BODY corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 133,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 131,474 miles

Central Front Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 131,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 128,873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 126,898 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 126,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 124,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 124,853 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 122,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 122,500 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 119,586 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 119,586 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 117,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 117,132 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 104,060 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 104,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 96,631 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 96,631 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 91,315 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 77,481 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 64,102 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Dyna?

Based on 55,890 MOT tests across 3,653 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
6,764
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
3,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,652
Registration plate lamp not working 1,341
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 1,291
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,239
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 1,180
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AO52 DFU is a 2002 Toyota Dyna in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Dyna models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 88,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Dyna fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,652 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO52 DFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Dyna typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Dyna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO52 DFU is a 2002 Toyota Dyna, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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