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MV05 HCP

2005 Lincoln Towncar

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,480 mi
Last recorded82,480 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 HCP
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner brake disk in very poor condition

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 7 Jul 2015 81,892 miles

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

Nearside track rod arm has slight play

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 80,825 miles

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

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

Offside front brake disc inner face corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 80,825 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside front brake disc inner face corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,735 miles

Offside rear tyre has small deteriation cracks in outer sidewall and tread area

Fail 11 Jun 2013 79,728 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre has small deteriation cracks in outer sidewall and tread area

Pass 24 May 2012 77,785 miles

Airbag light on

Near side front and offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front inner face of brake discs

Fail 16 May 2012 77,769 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Airbag light on

Near side front and offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front inner face of brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs worn

Fail 8 Mar 2011 72,614 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 66,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

end float in diff

Fail 26 Feb 2010 66,164 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

end float in diff

Pass 18 Dec 2008 55,174 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

airbag light on

slight play in rack

Pass 11 Dec 2007 40,219 miles

slight end float in diff

Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,947 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 21,814 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Lincoln Towncar?

Based on 3,290 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
4,016
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 226
Brake pipe excessively corroded 218
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 165
parking brake recording little or no effort 130
fog lamp not working 119
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MV05 HCP is a 2005 Lincoln Towncar in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Lincoln Towncar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV05 HCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lincoln Towncar typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MV05 HCP is a 2005 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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