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W14 CRS

2003 Lincoln Towncar

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,564 mi
Last recorded155,564 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Lincoln Towncar110,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW14 CRS
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 155,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight bind to o/s/f wheel

Pass 13 Feb 2018 155,171 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 154,772 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 153,093 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 149,447 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 144,445 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 140,317 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2013 140,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Mar 2013 140,273 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2012 136,687 miles

windscreen marked in swept area

Fail 6 Mar 2012 136,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust emissions not checked due to exhaust

windscreen marked in swept area

Pass 1 Mar 2011 134,483 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 17 Feb 2011 134,359 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 17 Mar 2010 125,666 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 125,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 119,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

slight exhaust blow centre pipes

Pass 20 Feb 2009 119,779 miles

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

slight exhaust blow centre pipes

Pass 18 Jan 2008 118,838 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 118,831 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front 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 29 Jan 2007 113,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W14 CRS is a 2003 Lincoln Towncar in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 110,899 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 Towncar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W14 CRS, 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 23 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W14 CRS registered?

W14 CRS is a 2003 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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