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WUI 5005

2008 Lincoln Town Car

Silver Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

154,623 mi
Last recorded154,623 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUI 5005
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 154,623 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all nearside (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 145,734 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both inner and outer sills have corrosion but not considered structural

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both center to rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

General underside has corrosion / underseal

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm inner bushes perished

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm inner bushes perished

Offside Parking brake has slightly lower effort

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 140,078 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion at osr section under boot floor

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 140,077 miles

Nearside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre are at previous repair (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system mid vehicle - leaking under pressure (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrossion at osr section under boot floor

Fail 27 May 2024 139,918 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system mid vehicle - leaking under pressure (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrossion at osr section under boot floor

Pass 13 Jun 2023 134,423 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 134,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect set for driving on right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect set for driving on right (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 May 2023 134,304 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

hsadlamp masks fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2023 134,205 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip to left (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip to left (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced support mounting at front propshaft bearing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Lincoln Town Car?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 327 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
3,225
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
327
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 124
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 102
fog lamp not working 82
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
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WUI 5005 is a 2008 Lincoln Town Car in Silver with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

The most common reason a Lincoln Town Car fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WUI 5005, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lincoln Town Car typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WUI 5005 registered?

WUI 5005 is a 2008 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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