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AS08 MER

2013 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,886 mi
Last recorded105,886 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Cardinal Hearse73,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS08 MER
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 105,886 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 105,883 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 103,955 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 103,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

How Reliable is the Ford Cardinal Hearse?

Based on 5,995 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,603
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 252
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 173
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 129
Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116
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AS08 MER is a 2013 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2013 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 73,718 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 Cardinal Hearse fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AS08 MER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cardinal Hearse typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 13 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AS08 MER registered?

AS08 MER is a 2013 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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