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YM51 OGZ

2001 Lincoln Towncar

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,881 mi
Last recorded107,881 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Lincoln Towncar123,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 OGZ
MakeLincoln
ModelTowncar
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 107,881 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Fail 10 May 2023 107,761 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking centre - front (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

various underbody light corrosion

Pass 25 May 2022 107,025 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 106,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 106,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 105,727 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wingmirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 105,430 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 105,331 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 103,787 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r imbalance at low reading only, keep under observation.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,675 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 102,406 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust Mount Rubber Cracking

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 101,344 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 100,726 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 98,959 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 97,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear wheel bearings has end float

n/s mirror cracked

underside very rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2008 94,079 miles

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

crack in n/s mirror but not affecting image

o/s inner sill corrodedbut not within prescribed areas

Fail 26 Jun 2008 94,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

crack in n/s mirror but not affecting image

o/s inner sill corrodedbut not within prescribed areas

Pass 18 Jun 2007 91,622 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 91,614 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 87,745 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 87,745 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 87,431 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 81,500 miles

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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YM51 OGZ is a 2001 Lincoln Towncar in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Lincoln Towncar models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 123,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM51 OGZ, 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 25 years old, this Lincoln Towncar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YM51 OGZ is a 2001 Lincoln Towncar, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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