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VN53 FGF

2003 Toyota Dyna

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

51,608 mi
Last recorded51,608 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Dyna88,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 FGF
MakeToyota
ModelDyna
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 51,608 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 51,606 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated outer tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated inner tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 49,906 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 49,903 miles

Offside Front Body component insecure securing latch will not secure in latched position (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid re check wiper blade condition when the washers are working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 47,980 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 47,980 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 46,606 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 46,604 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 70% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer tyre - close to tyre edge ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 44,511 miles

Metal bits in all tyres

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2020 44,509 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Metal bits in all tyres

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2019 43,099 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 40,004 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 40,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,308 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 38,308 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 35,274 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2016 35,274 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear light lense damaged

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,889 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,269 miles

nearside rear marker light inop

Pass 1 Mar 2013 26,544 miles

Nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 26,544 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion to vehicle underside

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r marker light broken and not working

Fail 29 Feb 2012 24,121 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

light corrosion to vehicle underside

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r marker light broken and not working

nails in n/s/r tyre and flat

Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,787 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 20,880 miles

n/s/r tyre inner and outer, nails in them

Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,741 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,670 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 15,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exessive hand brake travel

Pass 27 Jan 2007 11,119 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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VN53 FGF is a 2003 Toyota Dyna in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VN53 FGF, 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 VN53 FGF registered?

VN53 FGF is a 2003 Toyota Dyna, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is VN53 FGF safe to buy?

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