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K831 PHU

2003 Toyota Lucida

Grey Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

295,044 mi
Last recorded295,044 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Lucida135,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK831 PHU
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 295,044 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 295,044 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 291,216 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 291,116 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 281,581 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 271,280 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 253,599 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 253,599 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 244,400 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 235,338 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

alignment

Fail 30 May 2017 235,332 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

alignment

Pass 6 Jun 2016 226,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 218,145 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 218,139 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

fuel tank dented

rear diff oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 209,858 miles

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

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

fuel tank dented

Fail 9 Jun 2014 209,858 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

fuel tank dented

Pass 27 Jun 2013 199,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

n/s rack end slight play

Fail 18 Jun 2013 199,662 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

n/s rack end slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2012 189,348 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 13 Jun 2012 189,344 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Jun 2011 181,703 miles

Fuel tank damaged.

Knocking noise from front. Unable to find fault.

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 181,701 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel tank damaged.

Knocking noise from front. Unable to find fault.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 173,699 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 172,179 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 155,199 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 139,575 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 139,575 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K831 PHU is a 2003 Toyota Lucida in Grey with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 K831 PHU, 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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K831 PHU is a 2003 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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