CarVerify

Free Car Check

W873 NWF

2002 Lincoln Town Car Auto

White Petrol 4600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

177,852 mi
Last recorded177,852 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Lincoln Town Car Auto127,703 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lincoln
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW873 NWF
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car Auto
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 177,852 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 177,460 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 175,387 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 172,952 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 170,542 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 166,776 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 163,528 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 158,479 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 153,715 miles

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

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

end float in rear diff.

rear exhaust rubber split.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 148,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear diff. has slight end float.

surface corrosion on nearside inner sill.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 141,512 miles

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

Front tyres slightly scrubbing edges.

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 134,048 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 127,554 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 120,404 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 120,032 miles

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

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 23 Oct 2006 112,421 miles

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
Full Lincoln Town Car Auto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W873 NWF is a 2002 Lincoln Town Car Auto in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 W873 NWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W873 NWF?

You can check the full history of W873 NWF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W873 NWF registered?

W873 NWF is a 2002 Lincoln Town Car Auto, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is W873 NWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W873 NWF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W873 NWF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W873 NWF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.