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LM05 WOW

2005 Lincoln Town Car Auto

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

170,073 mi
Last recorded170,073 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lincoln Town Car Auto101,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 WOW
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car Auto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 170,073 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 166,259 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 162,705 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 158,075 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 151,022 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 145,579 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 142,320 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 135,212 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 126,210 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 117,402 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 108,332 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal slight weep (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 108,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal slight weep (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 97,331 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 87,687 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 87,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 82,563 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,429 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,562 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

end float on both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,399 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 41,517 miles

rear tyres worn

slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 2 Mar 2007 28,927 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake effort slightly low.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake effort slightly low.

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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LM05 WOW is a 2005 Lincoln Town Car Auto in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2005 Lincoln Town Car Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 101,132 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 LM05 WOW, 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 21 years old, this Lincoln Town Car Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM05 WOW registered?

LM05 WOW is a 2005 Lincoln Town Car Auto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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