2005 Toyota Lucida — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 300 MOT tests analysed for the 2005 Toyota Lucida, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes. Its pass rate of 71.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (74.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 33.6% in the 150k+ group versus 28.1% in the 90-120k group.

Pass rate

300

MOT tests analysed

29.0%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

17.2

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2005 Toyota Lucida
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Lighting & signalling	19.3%	58
2	Suspension	15.0%	45
3	Brakes	14.7%	44
4	Body, structure & corrosion	9.3%	28
5	Visibility	7.0%	21
6	Emissions & environmental	7.0%	21

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2005 Toyota Lucida
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Component mounting prescribed areas	26
2	Rear fog lamp	25
3	Wipers	22
4	Headlamp aim	21
5	Headlamp	19
6	Position lamp	16

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2005 Toyota Lucida
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	39.0%	117
2	Suspension	38.0%	114
3	Tyres	25.0%	75
4	Emissions & environmental	23.0%	69
5	Other defects	15.7%	47
6	Body, structure & corrosion	15.3%	46

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2005 Lucida
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
90-120k	57	28.1%
120-150k	85	21.2%
150k+	143	33.6%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2005 Lucida
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2021	112	33.9%
2022	80	25.0%
2023	55	23.6%

What to check before buying a 2005 Lucida

Before buying a 2005 Toyota Lucida, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 19.3% of tests for this year.

Lighting & signalling (19.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Suspension (15.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Brakes (14.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2005 Toyota Lucidas pass their MOT?

71.0% of the 300 2005 Toyota Lucida MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.0% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Toyota Lucida?

Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.3% of tests, followed by suspension (15.0%).

Does the 2005 Lucida get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 28.1% in the 90-120k band to 33.6% in the 150k+ band.

Methodology & source. Based on 300 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.