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L965 DHG

1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,318 mi
Last recorded71,318 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse75,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL965 DHG
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2019 71,318 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end , split pin missing from castlated nut , replace pin or change to NYLOC NUT (2.1.3 (d))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle, including inner and outer sills

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 71,231 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 71,230 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 71,085 miles

both front outer anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

corrosion all under vehicle

corrosion to all 4 coil springs

oil leak

steering rack damp

Fail 23 Oct 2017 71,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, outer most, meet with lower suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Dampness on and around power steering rack

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 70,952 miles

Under body corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2016 70,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion offside rear lower sill (6.1.C.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,739 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 70,610 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroded

o s r coil sprig broken but still located

Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,291 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,151 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

REAR PADS LOW

Pass 13 Sep 2010 70,004 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 67,776 miles

PETROL PIPE CORRODED

Fail 1 Aug 2008 67,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

PETROL PIPE CORRODED

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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L965 DHG is a 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 75,540 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 L965 DHG, 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 32 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L965 DHG registered?

L965 DHG is a 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 24 January 1994.

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