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P703 VFV

1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,137 mi
Last recorded108,137 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse62,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 VFV
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 108,137 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 108,081 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 107,545 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 106,629 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 104,858 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 101,637 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 101,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2009 98,303 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 95,196 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 91,014 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 91,014 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 88,683 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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P703 VFV is a 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 62,064 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 P703 VFV, 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 29 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P703 VFV registered?

P703 VFV is a 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P703 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P703 VFV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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