Toyota Lucida MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Lucida. Check any Lucida by registration number below.

Free, instant, no sign-up required.

69.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-14.5%

vs Toyota Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Toyota Lucida — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Lucida has an average MOT pass rate of 69.0%, which is 14.5 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Lucida on the road.

The most common reasons a Toyota Lucida fails its MOT are an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Lucida for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Toyota Lucida, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Lucida performs at MOT across different model years.

2010

Based on 35 vehicles

82.9%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

9.5%

Retest Rate

14.3%

2009

Based on 30 vehicles

70.0%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Retest Rate

18.2%

2008

Based on 43 vehicles

60.5%Below Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

14.3%

Retest Rate

23.8%

2007

Based on 90 vehicles

61.1%Below Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

33.3%

2006

Based on 127 vehicles

60.6%Below Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

12.5%

2005

Based on 94 vehicles

68.1%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

17.6%

2004

Based on 110 vehicles

70.9%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.6%

Retest Rate

34.5%

2003

Based on 75 vehicles

76.0%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

5.7%

0

Based on 422 vehicles

71.3%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Mileage at 5yr

153k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Lucida

The most common reasons a Toyota Lucida fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

9.4%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

9.1%

Toyota Lucida Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

8.6%

Offside

8.6%

Nearside

8.6%

Other Toyota Models

Compare MOT reliability across Toyota models.

Toyota Previa

83.2% pass rate

Toyota Aygo Jbl Edition Tss Vvt-i

95.2% pass rate

Toyota Yaris Terra

92.2% pass rate

Toyota Estima

84.6% pass rate

Toyota Yaris Icon Hev Cvt

95.1% pass rate

Toyota Townace

72.4% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Toyota Lucida

Toyota Lucida — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Lucida MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Lucida?

The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Lucida is 69.0% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Lucida?

The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Lucida are: An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (9.4%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (9.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Toyota Lucida reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 69.0%, the Toyota Lucida is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Lucida?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Lucida?

Typical mileage for the Toyota Lucida: 152,997 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Lucida to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Toyota Lucida's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.