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L979 MDP

2003 Toyota Lucida

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,516 mi
Last recorded221,516 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 Toyota Lucida135,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 MDP
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 221,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 221,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 198,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 198,802 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 174,312 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 173,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 152,207 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 152,173 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L979 MDP is a 2003 Toyota Lucida in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L979 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 23 years old, this Toyota Lucida is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L979 MDP is a 2003 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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