Toyota Dyna (2006)
2006 Toyota Dyna
CarHunch analysed 336 real MOT records for the 2006 Toyota Dyna. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Toyota Dyna has a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.4%, which sits 9.6 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests these vehicles demand closer pre-purchase inspection. More concerning is that 45.8% of Dynas in this cohort have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, making safety a real buyer consideration rather than an outlier.
These are working vehicles with genuine mileage: the median sits at 81,812 miles for an 18-year-old van, which is reasonable, yet they're averaging 5.54 failures and a substantial 28.7 advisories per test, pointing to cumulative wear across multiple systems. Before committing to one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on braking, suspension, and steering—the typical weak points that feed these high failure counts.
What to check before buying a 2006 Toyota Dyna
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 45.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 333 | 70.3% | 5.57 |
| Petrol (1%) | 2 | 84.1% | 3.5 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 77.8% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Toyota Dyna vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Toyota Dyna vehicles fall between 62,385 and 109,328 miles.
2006 Toyota Dyna — Still on the Road
162 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 59% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Toyota Dyna
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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50.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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48.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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45.7%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'
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44%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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41%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'
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38.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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38.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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36.3%
Oil leak, but not excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.
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