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LN02 MCB

2004 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,180 mi
Last recorded78,180 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Cardinal Hearse62,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 MCB
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 78,180 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 78,752 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both front and rear seat belt areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 75,819 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 75,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor plan/filler neck (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 73,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 70,569 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 70,562 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill..under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill..under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill..under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill..under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill..under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill..under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 67,829 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 65,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Park brake lever low reserve travel

Pass 26 Feb 2020 63,806 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 61,372 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

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

Pass 23 May 2018 59,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 56,476 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,947 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,249 miles

both rear shock absorbers are worn.

exhaust has slight leak at rear joint.

front chassis has slight corrosion on both n/s and o/s.

steering rack has slight weapage on n/s.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust has a poor support rubber at rear.

steering rack has slight weap on n/s.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,254 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,175 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,142 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 36,180 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,997 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,576 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 20,775 miles

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

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

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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LN02 MCB 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 87%.

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 LN02 MCB, 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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LN02 MCB is a 2004 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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