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L278 LNE

2005 Toyota Lucida

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,661 mi
Last recorded97,661 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Toyota Lucida128,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 LNE
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,661 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 93,877 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 93,877 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 89,626 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 89,626 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 85,011 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 79,271 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 74,813 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 74,813 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 70,214 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 62,949 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 60,257 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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L278 LNE is a 2005 Toyota Lucida in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Lucida models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 128,730 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L278 LNE, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Lucida is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L278 LNE registered?

L278 LNE is a 2005 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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