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J480 MHC

2003 Toyota Lucida

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

233,960 mi
Last recorded233,960 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Lucida135,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ480 MHC
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 233,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 233,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2016 233,841 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 230,867 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 230,016 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 213,675 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

battery is insecure

rear brake aplication is uneven

Fail 3 Jul 2012 213,356 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

battery is insecure

rear brake aplication is uneven

Pass 30 Apr 2011 198,840 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 185,084 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 185,084 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 172,744 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 172,719 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 159,710 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 159,447 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 144,989 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 144,989 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,946 miles

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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J480 MHC is a 2003 Toyota Lucida in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J480 MHC, 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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J480 MHC is a 2003 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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