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MA51 BGU

2001 Lincoln Navigator

Black Petrol 5399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

190,231 mi
Last recorded190,231 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Lincoln Navigator84,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 BGU
MakeLincoln
ModelNavigator
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,399cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 190,231 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 190,231 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 189,334 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 185,818 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 181,343 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside out rigger corrosion

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 178,410 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 176,339 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 176,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 171,625 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 171,625 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 151,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 135,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 135,970 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 120,569 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 120,531 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 116,782 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 116,782 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 110,844 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 110,278 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 105,538 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 98,853 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 93,764 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 84,730 miles

How Reliable is the Lincoln Navigator?

Based on 2,452 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,599
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
parking brake recording little or no effort 41
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39
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MA51 BGU is a 2001 Lincoln Navigator in Black with a 5,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2001 Lincoln Navigator models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 84,107 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lincoln Navigator fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA51 BGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lincoln Navigator typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Lincoln Navigator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MA51 BGU is a 2001 Lincoln Navigator, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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