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L285 GTG

2003 Toyota Lucida

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,842 mi
Last recorded214,842 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 2003 Toyota Lucida135,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 GTG
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 214,842 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Different size tyres front to back.

Exhaust cracking & leaking slightly behind flexible section.

N/s front tyre wearing unevenly.

Oil on underside.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Some movement in front anti roll bar.

Some play in steering rack.

Fail 28 May 2008 214,805 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Covers preventing access to some components.

Different size tyres front to back.

Exhaust cracking & leaking slightly behind flexible section.

N/s front tyre wearing unevenly.

Oil on underside.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Some movement in front anti roll bar.

Some play in steering rack.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 176,516 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 139,964 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2006 139,919 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

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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L285 GTG is a 2003 Toyota Lucida in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L285 GTG, 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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What year was L285 GTG registered?

L285 GTG is a 2003 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is L285 GTG safe to buy?

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