MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
How Reliable is the Ford Cardinal Hearse?
Based on 5,995 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.
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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?
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