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X975 XON

2001 Lincoln Town Car Auto

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

190,820 mi
Last recorded190,820 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lincoln Town Car Auto121,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX975 XON
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car Auto
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 190,820 miles

(varies underside corrosion)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2024 190,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

varies underside corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2023 190,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2022 189,395 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Both front headlamps poor and deteriorated. Requires a polish. Not affecting headlamp aim.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side has surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both shocker bushers (lower) poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2021 188,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NSF and OSF disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NSF and OSF pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various under body corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2020 188,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2020 188,032 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2019 185,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 177,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 170,356 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 170,356 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2015 163,401 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 157,025 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 149,355 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 140,096 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 130,615 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 121,377 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 112,001 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 102,330 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 92,036 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 82,606 miles

near side front tyre low † †front and rear pads look low † †

rear bench seat removed †

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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X975 XON is a 2001 Lincoln Town Car Auto in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2001 Lincoln Town Car Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 121,998 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 X975 XON, 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 25 years old, this Lincoln Town Car Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X975 XON is a 2001 Lincoln Town Car Auto, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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