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M731 VRB

2003 Toyota Lucida

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,769 mi
Last recorded131,769 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Toyota Lucida135,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM731 VRB
MakeToyota
ModelLucida
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2011 131,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 131,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 127,901 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 127,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 120,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear tyre slightly worn from inside

Pass 7 Dec 2007 78,135 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2MM

OFF SIDE FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOT CRACKING WITH AGE

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Fail 4 Dec 2007 78,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2MM

OFF SIDE FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOT CRACKING WITH AGE

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 6 Dec 2006 109,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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M731 VRB is a 2003 Toyota Lucida in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M731 VRB, 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 M731 VRB registered?

M731 VRB is a 2003 Toyota Lucida, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is M731 VRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M731 VRB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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