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SH03 YFW

2003 Lincoln Town Car Auto

Beige Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,192 mi
Last recorded51,192 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Lincoln Town Car Auto96,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 YFW
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car Auto
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 51,192 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 49,920 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 48,975 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 47,978 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 47,963 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 47,917 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 47,672 miles

Central rear boot floor corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 47,672 miles

Central rear boot floor corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 46,661 miles

Central Rear boot floor corroded

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 45,897 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 44,886 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 44,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,580 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 42,174 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 41,293 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,805 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 38,805 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,624 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 33,665 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 29,282 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 29,030 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2008 26,055 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 21,410 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front side repeater lamp is multiple led lamp with some leds not working

offside rear indicator is multiple led lamp with some leds not working

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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SH03 YFW is a 2003 Lincoln Town Car Auto in Beige with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Lincoln Town Car Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 96,085 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 SH03 YFW, 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 23 years old, this Lincoln Town Car Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SH03 YFW registered?

SH03 YFW is a 2003 Lincoln Town Car Auto, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is SH03 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH03 YFW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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