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J378 GAH

2003 Toyota Lucida

Grey Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

214,939 mi
Last recorded214,939 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Lucida135,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ378 GAH
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 214,939 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 195,283 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear door does not open at all

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 30 Aug 2011 195,283 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear door does not open at all

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2010 178,941 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 161,843 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 161,506 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brakes out of balance=15kg=10%.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2006 141,201 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 141,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads very low

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

How Reliable is the Toyota Lucida?

Based on 99,205 MOT tests across 9,970 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,873
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
9,970
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 5,826
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,757
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,614
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 4,851
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,820
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J378 GAH is a 2003 Toyota Lucida in Grey with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Lucida models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 135,664 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 Lucida fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 5,826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J378 GAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lucida typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Lucida is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J378 GAH is a 2003 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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