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L518 MDP

2002 Toyota Lucida

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,771 mi
Last recorded200,771 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Toyota Lucida137,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL518 MDP
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 200,771 miles

brake pipes corroding slightly

headlamp beam patterns poor

headlamp lenses cloudy/frosted

Fail 2 Aug 2012 200,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

brake pipes corroding slightly

headlamp beam patterns poor

headlamp lenses cloudy/frosted

Pass 29 Jul 2011 192,313 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint boot split

offside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint boot split

rearmost row of seats not fitted at the time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2010 186,505 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2010 186,416 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front brake disc slightly scored

offside front tyre perished cand cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2010 186,202 miles

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front brake disc slightly scored

offside front tyre perished cand cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2009 178,496 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 169,515 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 152,431 miles

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

tested when wet

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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L518 MDP is a 2002 Toyota Lucida in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Lucida models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 137,130 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 L518 MDP, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Lucida is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L518 MDP registered?

L518 MDP is a 2002 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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