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X559 MDX

2001 Ford Crown

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,220 mi
Last recorded147,220 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Crown84,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX559 MDX
MakeFord
ModelCrown
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 147,220 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 146,152 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 145,988 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 145,973 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 145,973 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 145,971 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 145,964 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 145,961 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 145,959 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 145,959 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside brake binding (3.7.C.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 145,955 miles

n/s front brake sticking slightly.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 145,894 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 145,894 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 145,687 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 145,867 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 145,866 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 145,591 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 145,591 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 145,159 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 144,575 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 143,466 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 143,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 141,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 141,781 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 140,820 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 136,553 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 136,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Ford Crown?

Based on 1,969 MOT tests across 246 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,177
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31
Headlamp aim too low 29
fog lamp missing 28
Direction indicator incorrect colour 25
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X559 MDX is a 2001 Ford Crown in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Ford Crown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 84,227 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 Crown fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X559 MDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Crown typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Crown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X559 MDX registered?

X559 MDX is a 2001 Ford Crown, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X559 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X559 MDX shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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