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HBZ 665

2004 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

148,276 mi
Last recorded148,276 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Cardinal Hearse62,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBZ 665
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 148,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 148,267 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 142,877 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 140,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 137,334 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 136,955 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 136,175 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 135,776 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 135,433 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 132,244 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 124,188 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 117,391 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 108,443 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 108,169 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

offside rear (225/60R16W) Tyre approx 2.5mm

Pass 21 May 2013 101,522 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 101,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 93,866 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 84,226 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 70,818 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

slight uneven wear to off side front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 70,818 miles

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

slight uneven wear to off side front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,142 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 57,403 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,435 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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HBZ 665 is a 2004 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 62,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBZ 665, 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 22 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HBZ 665 registered?

HBZ 665 is a 2004 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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