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FM53 TGX

2004 Toyota Dyna

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,032 mi
Last recorded131,032 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Dyna85,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 TGX
MakeToyota
ModelDyna
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 131,032 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 127,961 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 127,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 126,860 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 124,942 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 118,138 miles

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Aug 2020 118,135 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

exhaust leaking

front numberplate cracked/damaged

o/s wiper split

Pass 17 May 2019 111,086 miles

front numberplate cracked/broken

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r inner tyre on limit

Fail 15 May 2019 111,084 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front numberplate cracked/broken

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r inner tyre on limit

Pass 15 May 2018 101,890 miles

air filter housing excessively corroded

front numberplate cracked

n/s/f inner wing/wheelarch excessively corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 101,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

air filter housing excessively corroded

front numberplate cracked

n/s/f inner wing/wheelarch excessively corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 92,174 miles

engine oil sump appears to be leaking

exhaust leaking

front numberplate broken

play/movement at steering intermediate shaft universal joint

Pass 13 May 2016 85,031 miles

front numberplate cracked

n/s and o/s wipers worn

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and low on tread

windscreen washers weak

Pass 13 May 2015 77,018 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 71,256 miles

front numberplate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

play in n/s/f upper balljoint

Fail 14 May 2014 71,254 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front numberplate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

play in n/s/f upper balljoint

Pass 10 May 2013 81,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 58,336 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 52,028 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

steering rack mounting rubbers showing slight wear

Fail 7 May 2011 52,028 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

steering rack mounting rubbers showing slight wear

Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,389 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 44,739 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 38,559 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 31,640 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 31,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FM53 TGX is a 2004 Toyota Dyna in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Dyna models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 85,019 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM53 TGX, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Dyna is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM53 TGX registered?

FM53 TGX is a 2004 Toyota Dyna, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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