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PO13 EWJ

2013 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,006 mi
Last recorded154,006 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Cardinal Hearse73,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO13 EWJ
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 154,006 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 144,676 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 140,391 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bearing bush (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 140,389 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn middle (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 138,810 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 128,409 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill has some corrosion, holed.

Pass 10 Mar 2021 116,588 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 116,587 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 104,824 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 104,823 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 90,101 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 90,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,757 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,608 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 60,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,116 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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PO13 EWJ is a 2013 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 PO13 EWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO13 EWJ registered?

PO13 EWJ is a 2013 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is PO13 EWJ safe to buy?

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