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Toyota Lucida

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 335 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

72%

Total Tests

335

Model Years

2003 to 2007

Years Covered

5

About the Toyota Lucida

The Toyota Lucida was MOT tested 335 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2003 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 147,477 miles, while the newest (2007) averages 150,424 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Toyota brand average of 84%, the Lucida is 12 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Toyota models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2180cc)
£1,676
Road Tax
£410
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,841
Per month£237/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2007 details

How reliable is the Toyota Lucida?

vs average of all models-10% (82% avg)
vs Toyota brand average-12% (84% avg)

Toyota Lucida by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200763%60150,424 mi
200673%81148,452 mi
200568%60135,130 mi
200474%78147,685 mi
200380%56147,477 mi

Questions about the Toyota Lucida

Is the Toyota Lucida reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (2003 to 2007), the Toyota Lucida averages a 72% MOT pass rate, from 335 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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