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RL05 YRO

2005 Lincoln Navigator

Black Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,127 mi
Last recorded85,127 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lincoln Navigator83,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 YRO
MakeLincoln
ModelNavigator
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2026 85,127 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust appears cut down slightly (6.1.2 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 17 Feb 2025 83,919 miles

Slight oil leak

Underbody slightly rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2024 82,039 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair tested in the wet (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 82,019 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair tested in the wet (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 78,436 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 74,222 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 74,206 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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RL05 YRO is a 2005 Lincoln Navigator in Black with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Lincoln Navigator models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 83,965 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 RL05 YRO, 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 21 years old, this Lincoln Navigator is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RL05 YRO registered?

RL05 YRO is a 2005 Lincoln Navigator, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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