CarVerify

Free Car Check

J888 AEH

2007 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,142 mi
Last recorded130,142 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Cardinal Hearse82,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 AEH
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc
View full Ford Cardinal Hearse reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2026 130,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper Inner wheel arch to bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 129,460 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 128,982 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 127,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 126,578 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 124,968 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 123,435 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 122,099 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 119,702 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 115,460 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 104,356 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 25 Nov 2015 104,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2014 94,174 miles

front brake pads wearing down

Fail 4 Dec 2014 94,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads wearing down

offside rear tyre very low in tread

Pass 16 Dec 2013 86,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres getting low in tread

Pass 12 Dec 2012 75,229 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 61,129 miles

windscreen washers action weak, advise attention

Pass 23 Dec 2010 47,021 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 23 Dec 2010 47,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on edges.

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
Full Ford Cardinal Hearse reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J888 AEH is a 2007 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 82,812 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 J888 AEH, 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 19 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J888 AEH?

You can check the full history of J888 AEH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J888 AEH registered?

J888 AEH is a 2007 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 10 December 2007.

Is J888 AEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 AEH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J888 AEH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J888 AEH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.