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L971 GDV

2003 Toyota Lucida

Red Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,339 mi
Last recorded98,339 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Toyota Lucida135,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL971 GDV
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 98,339 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 9,761 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 9,761 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 93,257 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 89,216 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

moderate play in n/s steering rack

rattle noise from auxilery area

slight blow from centre box exhaust

slight play in o/s steering rack

v/slight leakage around o/s c/v boot strap

Pass 16 Mar 2007 83,841 miles

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

front brake pads starting to wear low

moderate play in both sides of steering rack

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Mar 2007 83,841 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

moderate paly in both sides of steering rack

moderate play in n/s/f lower ball joint

moderate play in o/s/f track rod end

rear wiper blade split

slight leak from around o/s/f c/v boot strap in past

Pass 1 Mar 2006 78,903 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 78,903 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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
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L971 GDV is a 2003 Toyota Lucida in Red with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L971 GDV, 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

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What year was L971 GDV registered?

L971 GDV is a 2003 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for L971 GDV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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