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AO53 WJA

2003 Toyota Dyna

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

96,026 mi
Last recorded96,026 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Dyna88,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 WJA
MakeToyota
ModelDyna
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 96,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 94,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 84,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rear pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 84,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated leaking oil (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rear pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 81,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

body removed at time of test

Fail 19 May 2022 81,248 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body insecure tipping body hevy corrosion (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 79,841 miles

Nearside Rear Body under rails severe corrosion

Offside Rear Body under rails severe corrosion

Fail 12 May 2021 79,838 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body under rails severe corrosion

Offside Rear Body under rails severe corrosion

Pass 13 May 2020 74,019 miles

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

excessive corrosion to air filter cover

wear to front inner and outer antiroll bar bushes

Fail 12 May 2020 74,019 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

coolant leak from engine suspect water pump

excessive corrosion to air filter cover

wear to front inner and outer antiroll bar bushes

Pass 13 May 2019 68,908 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 60,886 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 60,886 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 51,992 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 51,992 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,559 miles

slight wear in front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 8 May 2015 42,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear inner tyre under inflated

Fail 8 May 2015 42,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear inner tyre under inflated

Pass 9 May 2014 42,100 miles

front brake pads worn low

front inner and outer antiroll bar bushes worn

Fail 9 May 2013 34,901 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2013 34,901 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 29,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,600 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 24,583 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,914 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 22,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 17,375 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 16,295 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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AO53 WJA is a 2003 Toyota Dyna in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Dyna models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 88,014 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 AO53 WJA, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Dyna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO53 WJA registered?

AO53 WJA is a 2003 Toyota Dyna, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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