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SK53 RWP

2003 Lincoln Town Car Auto

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Lincoln Town Car Auto96,085 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 RWP
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car Auto
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018
Pass 4 Jul 2017
Pass 12 Jul 2016 152,334 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 96,430 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013
Fail 24 Jun 2013

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

airbag warning light on

brake warning light on dash

mileage not displayed

rear fog switch not clearly marked

offside outer sill corroded to excess but has a full chassis and no seat belt attachments

Fail 11 Jun 2012

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

airbag warning light on

brake warning light on dash

mileage not displayed

rear fog switch not clearly marked

under dash trim fouling pedals obstructing feet

Fail 28 Jul 2011 96,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

o/s/r tyre wall damaged slightly

steering column top universal joint slightly worn

Fail 28 Jul 2011 96,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wall damaged slightly

steering column top universal joint slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 95,901 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 95,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside track rod end secured but would advise renewing locking nut.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,839 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 91,899 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 91,848 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 91,606 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 84,127 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 79,585 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 68,894 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 58,038 miles

offside and nearside front lower ball joints worn slightly

slight oil leak on rear diff

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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SK53 RWP is a 2003 Lincoln Town Car Auto in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SK53 RWP, 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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SK53 RWP is a 2003 Lincoln Town Car Auto, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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