Toyota Lucida MOT Failures
An analysis of 2,951 real DVSA MOT tests on the Toyota Lucida — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads. Generations covered: XR10 (1991–2013).
Where the Toyota Lucida fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Toyota Lucida is abs fault — this model is 15 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 2,951 MOT tests, 14.22% of all Toyota Lucida tests recorded this as a failure.
Suspension failures typically mean worn bushes, drop links, or dampers. These affect handling and tyre wear. Budget £150–£400 per corner at an independent garage for full suspension overhaul.
Other notable weak points include obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or... (12x the fleet average), vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t... (7.0x the fleet average), headlight fault (5.7x the fleet average), and suspension component damaged or corroded (5.4x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Toyota Lucida's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 5 categories: Suspension, Lights & Electrics, Bodywork, Exhaust & Emissions, Seatbelts & Airbags. If you're inspecting a Toyota Lucida before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
Known issues beyond the MOT
An MOT only tests roadworthiness at a single point in time — it won't catch developing faults, intermittent problems, or issues that haven't yet reached the failure threshold. These are the issues that Toyota Lucida specialists and owners flag most frequently, drawn from manufacturer technical bulletins, workshop data, and verified owner reports.
Subframe corrosion (XR10/XR20) Dangerous
The load-bearing structure around suspension mounting points suffers from extensive corrosion on high-mileage Lucidas, particularly affecting areas within 30cm of spring and suspension component mountings. Affects XR10/XR20; typical independent garage repair cost is £1,500–£3,000.
Body structure corrosion (XR10/XR20) Dangerous
General body structure corrosion affects the structural rigidity of the vehicle assembly on high-mileage Lucidas. Affects XR10/XR20; typical independent garage repair cost is £2,000–£4,000.
Shock absorber bush wear (XR10/XR20) Major
Shock absorber bushes deteriorate extensively on high-mileage Lucidas, with MOT data showing this model fails at 15.2x the fleet average for bush wear at 120-150k miles. Affects XR10/XR20; typical independent garage repair cost is £200–£400.
Spring fracture (XR10/XR20) Major
Coil spring failure affects high-mileage Lucidas at 4.2x the fleet average according to MOT data. Affects XR10/XR20; typical independent garage repair cost is £150–£300.
For the complete picture — including repair costs across independent, specialist, and dealer garages — see the full Toyota Lucida common problems breakdown.
What to check before buying a Toyota Lucida
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Toyota Lucida:
Suspension — check for abs fault, suspension component damaged or corroded. Lights & Electrics — check for obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or..., headlight fault. Bodywork — check for vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t....
Beyond the MOT items, ask specifically about subframe corrosion and body structure corrosion. These won't show up on a standard MOT but can be expensive to fix — repairs start from £1,500. A specialist pre-purchase inspection is worth the investment on this model.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. And verify the service history to confirm maintenance has been kept up to schedule. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Toyota Lucida MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Lucida?
Based on 2,951 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is abs fault — at 15x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or... and vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t....
Is the Toyota Lucida reliable based on MOT data?
The Toyota Lucida has 7 MOT failure categories above the fleet average. Specialists also flag subframe corrosion as a concern. A pre-purchase inspection and service history check are recommended.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
Above 100,000 miles, the Toyota Lucida most commonly fails on abs fault and obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or.... Under 60,000 miles, the main issues are .
How do I check a Toyota Lucida's MOT history?
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MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.