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E721 KBL

1987 Ford Lincoln

Black Petrol 4998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

184,756 mi
Last recorded184,756 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE721 KBL
MakeFord
ModelLincoln
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 184,756 miles

Damage to offside floor pan

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 176,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 172,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body covered in under seal

Pass 8 Jul 2021 171,118 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019
Pass 11 Aug 2016 167,298 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 167,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 166,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 164,199 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2013 164,197 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

offside rear light lens damaged

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and cracking outer

Pass 25 Apr 2012 161,227 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 159,119 miles

Oil leak

front offside tyre cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2011 159,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

front offside tyre cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2010 155,545 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 155,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 152,810 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 151,832 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2006 149,025 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2006 149,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Lincoln?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
3,736
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 99
Brake pipe excessively corroded 93
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 92
parking brake recording little or no effort 74
fog lamp not working 50
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E721 KBL is a 1987 Ford Lincoln in Black with a 4,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

The most common reason a Ford Lincoln fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E721 KBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Lincoln typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Lincoln is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E721 KBL registered?

E721 KBL is a 1987 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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