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LA52 EXK

2003 Lincoln Town Car Auto

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

269,080 mi
Last recorded269,080 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Lincoln Town Car Auto96,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 EXK
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car Auto
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 269,080 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside beam image slightly blurred

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake performance just met requirements

unable to check welding repairs due to thick underseal

Fail 18 May 2021 269,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 267,319 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front floor corroded

park brake just met min req 17%

Pass 23 Mar 2018 264,609 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 261,185 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/front to n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 254,493 miles

front pads low

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 239,969 miles

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

engine oil leak

front pads getting low

Pass 5 Mar 2014 219,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 199,020 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2012 192,791 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all n/s brake pipes slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear axle breather as slight leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 189,035 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear axle breather slight leak

Fail 22 Sep 2011 170,208 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r hand brake low effort

slight leak on power steering

Pass 22 Sep 2011 170,208 miles

n/s brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r hand brake low effort

slight leak on power steering

Pass 4 Sep 2010 145,617 miles

front tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 2 Sep 2010 145,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 3 Sep 2009 121,568 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 105,720 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 86,161 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 69,837 miles

How Reliable is the Lincoln Town Car Auto?

Based on 7,129 MOT tests across 728 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,917
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
728
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 460
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 309
parking brake recording little or no effort 283
Brake pipe excessively corroded 250
fog lamp not working 236
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LA52 EXK is a 2003 Lincoln Town Car Auto in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Lincoln Town Car Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 96,085 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lincoln Town Car Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA52 EXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lincoln Town Car Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Lincoln Town Car Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA52 EXK registered?

LA52 EXK is a 2003 Lincoln Town Car Auto, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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