CarVerify

Free Car Check

J88 MRJ

2003 Toyota Lucida

Yellow Diesel 2200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

279,130 mi
Last recorded279,130 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Toyota Lucida135,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 MRJ
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 279,130 miles

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

o/s rear lower engine core plug leaking coolant

Pass 7 Jul 2010 264,625 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 264,332 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 248,662 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 248,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 228,341 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 215,499 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 215,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 207,833 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 207,326 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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
Full Toyota Lucida reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J88 MRJ is a 2003 Toyota Lucida in Yellow with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J88 MRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J88 MRJ?

You can check the full history of J88 MRJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J88 MRJ registered?

J88 MRJ is a 2003 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is J88 MRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 MRJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J88 MRJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J88 MRJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.