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W178 ADW

2000 Ford Lincoln

Silver Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,115 mi
Last recorded104,115 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2006
Typical for 2000 Ford Lincoln132,552 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 ADW
MakeFord
ModelLincoln
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2006 104,115 miles

coolant leak from radiator area

drivers door mirror glass is taped up

power steering metal pipes have been fouling on steering gear

Fail 18 Dec 2006 104,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant leak from radiator area

drivers door mirror glass is taped up

power steering metal pipes fouling on steering gear

How Reliable is the Ford Lincoln?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
3,736
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 99
Brake pipe excessively corroded 93
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 92
parking brake recording little or no effort 74
fog lamp not working 50
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W178 ADW is a 2000 Ford Lincoln in Silver with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Ford Lincoln models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 132,552 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Lincoln fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W178 ADW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Lincoln typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Lincoln is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W178 ADW registered?

W178 ADW is a 2000 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is W178 ADW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W178 ADW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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