Toyota Lucidia Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Toyota Lucidia reliable? We analysed 2,666 real MOT tests across 256 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Lucidia is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, fog lamp not working and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Lucidia.
Toyota Lucidia Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Lucidia. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Lucidia MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Lucidia to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Lucidia Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Lucidia fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Lucidia Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Lucidia owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Lucidia MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Lucidia year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 87 | 75.9% | 78,545 | 116,483 | 141,816 |
| 2007 | 88 | 75.0% | 108,238 | 128,178 | 154,882 |
| 2006 | 187 | 64.2% | 93,700 | 116,950 | 154,244 |
| 2005 | 278 | 68.7% | 78,145 | 105,835 | 138,749 |
| 2004 | 238 | 68.9% | 98,309 | 141,638 | 181,533 |
| 2003 | 148 | 63.5% | 97,274 | 125,776 | 170,218 |
| 2002 | 100 | 65.0% | 112,559 | 149,178 | 189,556 |
| 2001 | 75 | 73.3% | 120,106 | 180,247 | 206,851 |
| 1999 | 50 | 70.0% | 136,455 | 150,897 | 174,700 |
| 1998 | 61 | 67.2% | 98,014 | 125,520 | 168,162 |
| 1997 | 90 | 71.1% | 93,447 | 119,906 | 163,490 |
| 1996 | 212 | 68.9% | 107,758 | 127,650 | 156,248 |
| 1995 | 332 | 66.3% | 91,955 | 122,738 | 160,924 |
| 1994 | 223 | 68.2% | 119,924 | 147,500 | 177,491 |
| 1993 | 141 | 64.5% | 103,668 | 117,433 | 137,688 |
| 1992 | 229 | 64.2% | 120,217 | 148,073 | 181,023 |
How Long Does a Toyota Lucidia Last?
Based on 256 Toyota Lucidia vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Lucidia Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Lucidia MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Lucidia
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
75.9% MOT pass rate from 87 tests
63.5% MOT pass rate from 148 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Lucidia is 2008, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.9% across 87 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 63.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Lucidia Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Lucidia THIS CAR | 67.6% | 2,666 | 129,974 mi | 34 yrs |
| Toyota Yaris | 77.7% | 9,038,234 | 54,896 mi | 27 yrs |
| Toyota Corolla | 75.4% | 4,239,724 | 75,409 mi | 36 yrs |
| Toyota Avensis | 75% | 3,497,866 | 89,776 mi | 28 yrs |
| Honda Cb 650 Ra-m | 91.9% | 1,413 | 6,627 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Lucidia trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota LucidiaShould you buy a used Toyota Lucidia?
The Toyota Lucidia has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.6% across 2,666 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Toyota Lucidia are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (177 recorded failures), fog lamp not working (172), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (139). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Toyota Lucidia owner drives around 7,644 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Toyota Lucidia models stay on UK roads for around 34 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.