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PO61 GWU

2011 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,770 mi
Last recorded162,770 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Cardinal Hearse76,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO61 GWU
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 162,770 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 150,081 miles

Front prop shaft bearing housing slight play

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 150,081 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front prop shaft bearing housing slight play

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 135,969 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front prop shaft bearing housing slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2022 130,607 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 126,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear slight damage to light lens

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to fade (0.1 (b))

slight damage to centre gearbox mounting

Fail 29 Sep 2021 126,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear slight damage to light lens

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to fade (0.1 (b))

slight damage to centre gearbox mounting

Pass 1 Oct 2020 119,319 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Drivers Exterior mirror indicator lense broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 119,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam is dim (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Drivers Exterior mirror indicator lense broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 105,141 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread not through to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 105,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure in headlamp, holder broken. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose, refitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread not through to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 91,367 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,786 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 68,718 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,083 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 41,709 miles

front pads getting low

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

rear pads getting low

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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PO61 GWU is a 2011 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 76,787 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 PO61 GWU, 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 15 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PO61 GWU registered?

PO61 GWU is a 2011 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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