Toyota Lucida
From 458 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 27 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 27 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 26 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 25 |
| 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 | 24 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 19 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 18 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 17 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 15 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 14 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 13 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 32.3% of Lucida failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 16.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £135.
Typical mileage
Half of all Lucidas tested had between 110,323 and 184,110 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 147,171 median miles, the Lucida has 0.028 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Toyota models
| Toyota Yaris | 76% |
| Toyota Aygo | 78.9% |
| Toyota Prius | 82.4% |
| Toyota Auris | 76.7% |
| Toyota Rav4 | 82.8% |
Common questions
What is the Toyota Lucida MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Lucida has a 58.5% MOT pass rate based on 458 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Lucida?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Lucida is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 27 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Lucida at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Lucida is 147,171 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 110,323 and 184,110 miles.
Buying a used Lucida?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 58.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £135 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 32.3% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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