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Y37 KTF

2001 Lincoln Town Car Auto

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

262,997 mi
Last recorded262,997 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Lincoln Town Car Auto121,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY37 KTF
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car Auto
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 262,997 miles

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

steering box slightly leaking

underbody has surface rust

Fail 10 Dec 2024 262,893 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Front and rear tested separately - limo vehicle and has no braking effort at front and rear o/s (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive exhaust leak at front (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering idler ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill heavily holed in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill heavily holed in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Prop shaft likely to become detached Support fractured /damaged and bent away (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bonnet pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner wheel arches both sides, floor panel and rear bumper support/reinforcer (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to real -all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Heavy corrosion to most suspension components restricting full test

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage and lines as well (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 261,627 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower osf psanger seat missing

Pass 30 Nov 2021 259,330 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 254,146 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 250,987 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 238,245 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 226,878 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 226,878 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 210,356 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 193,404 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 193,336 miles

Centre Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Joining clip for front to rear cables is hitting crossmember preventing handbrake from working properly. (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 182,254 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 165,033 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 150,271 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 139,962 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 128,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 128,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 128,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Centre exhaust brackets broken

Battery insecure

Heavy corrosion on front to rear fuel pipe

Pass 20 Aug 2009 124,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 124,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 115,911 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slightly low effort on offside foot parking brake

Pass 26 Jun 2007 100,375 miles

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2006 84,662 miles

Both Front tyres Wearing heavily on inner edges due to poor wheel alignment

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar support bushes

Fail 28 Mar 2006 83,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front brake discs heavily corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight movement in both anti roll bar support bushes

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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Y37 KTF is a 2001 Lincoln Town Car Auto in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y37 KTF, 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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Y37 KTF is a 2001 Lincoln Town Car Auto, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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