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MK63 VTJ

2013 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,686 mi
Last recorded150,686 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Cardinal Hearse73,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK63 VTJ
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 150,686 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 150,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Unable to assess condition of brake pads due to dust covers being fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2024 139,155 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 127,517 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 116,721 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 116,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2021 103,812 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 91,645 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 78,090 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 62,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 48,185 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 48,182 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases insecure (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 34,439 miles

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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MK63 VTJ is a 2013 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MK63 VTJ, 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 MK63 VTJ registered?

MK63 VTJ is a 2013 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 December 2013.

Is MK63 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK63 VTJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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