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J704 NRU

2003 Toyota Lucida

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

229,484 mi
Last recorded229,484 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Lucida135,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ704 NRU
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 229,484 miles

coolant leak

nearside front seat removed prior to test

oil leak

third row seats stowed away prior to test

Fail 9 Sep 2015 229,348 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant leak

front tyres worn on shoulders

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front seat removed prior to test

oil leak

third row seats stowed away prior to test

Pass 15 Sep 2014 221,270 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nsf tyre inner edge worn

nsr and osr light units damaged

osf seat belt frayed

Fail 12 Sep 2014 221,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nsf tyre inner edge worn

nsr and osr light units damaged

osf seat belt frayed

Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pedal rubber perishing

chip in windscreen

nearside & offside rear light damaged

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

offside steering rack arm movement

towbar socket cover missing

Fail 3 Sep 2013 20,988 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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)

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pedal rubber perishing

chip in windscreen

nearside & offside rear light damaged

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

offside steering rack arm movement

towbar socket cover missing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 200,125 miles

brake pedal rubber splitting

chip in widscreen

offside & nearside rear lower shocker bushes perishing

rear lights damamged

slight movement in both steering rack arms

Fail 23 Aug 2012 200,125 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake pedal rubber splitting

chip in widscreen

offside & nearside rear lower shocker bushes perishing

rear lights damamged

slight movement in both steering rack arms

Pass 25 Aug 2011 188,842 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 188,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 173,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 152,422 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 152,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2007 134,908 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 134,897 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers sun visor not securing up

Pass 7 Sep 2006 119,589 miles

Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

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

under trays fitted re-stricting viewing

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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J704 NRU is a 2003 Toyota Lucida in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J704 NRU, 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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J704 NRU is a 2003 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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