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W563 VLB

2000 Ford Lincoln

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,916 mi
Last recorded162,916 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Lincoln132,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW563 VLB
MakeFord
ModelLincoln
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 162,916 miles

Advise slight blow from exhaust

Fail 2 Jan 2014 162,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Advise brake fluid level on min needs to be filled with dot 3 fluid

Advise slight blow from exhaust

Pass 11 Dec 2012 172,271 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 162,449 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded front to rear

front brake discs worn/corroded

n/s and o/s beam pattern poor

n/s and o/s headlamps full of condensation

n/s/r outer side wall deteriated

o/s/f seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2010 162,302 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 156,552 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 153,319 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 153,107 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 145,323 miles

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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W563 VLB is a 2000 Ford Lincoln in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W563 VLB, 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 W563 VLB registered?

W563 VLB is a 2000 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W563 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W563 VLB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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