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WIB 718

2001 Ford Lincoln

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,277 mi
Last recorded126,277 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Lincoln117,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIB 718
MakeFord
ModelLincoln
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 126,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 125,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 124,517 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 122,176 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 122,134 miles

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise rear brake inspection

Pass 2 May 2019 118,355 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 118,345 miles

Brake slack adjuster incorrectly installed u clamp catching on body (1.1.18 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 118,335 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only on numerous concussion hand brake failed to hold and or release (1.1.6 (f))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both rear back boxes (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure both rear back box support rubbers deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake effort low

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

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

side light operated by a separate switch

Pass 10 Jul 2017 118,235 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 118,235 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 117,809 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 117,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 117,632 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 117,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 117,096 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 117,096 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 116,607 miles

advise handbrake inspection

Fail 6 Mar 2012 116,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

brake pipe burst during test

Pass 17 Dec 2010 114,273 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 113,941 miles

N/S front track rod end slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2009 109,353 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2008 106,353 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 102,385 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 102,385 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 98,148 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 92,017 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

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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WIB 718 is a 2001 Ford Lincoln in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Ford Lincoln models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 117,096 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 WIB 718, 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 25 years old, this Ford Lincoln is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WIB 718 registered?

WIB 718 is a 2001 Ford Lincoln, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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