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SE52 EJL

2002 Lincoln Town Car Auto

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,928 mi
Last recorded127,928 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Lincoln Town Car Auto127,703 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 EJL
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car Auto
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2018 127,928 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering 4x floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 104,231 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 103,243 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 117,398 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 117,398 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 102,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 102,299 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 98,652 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 96,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 96,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 95,590 miles

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

exhaust rubbers perished

excessive play in o/s rear halfshaft bearings

Fail 14 Nov 2012 95,587 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

exhaust rubbers perished

excessive play in o/s rear halfshaft bearings

Pass 12 May 2011 93,491 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 93,373 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

A section of floor is repaired with fibreglass

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 92,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 83,891 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 83,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 76,389 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 71,615 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 71,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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SE52 EJL is a 2002 Lincoln Town Car Auto in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Lincoln Town Car Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 127,703 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 Town Car Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 460 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SE52 EJL, 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 24 years old, this Lincoln Town Car Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SE52 EJL is a 2002 Lincoln Town Car Auto, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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