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PX53 KBJ

2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,997 mi
Last recorded66,997 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse56,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 KBJ
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 66,997 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 61,397 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Interior mirror not fitted.

Metal brake pipes at rear corroding.

Oil on engine.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 61,397 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis - marked. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded End of sill panel inside wheelarch - marked. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill panel - marked. (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort No effort. (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in various places.

Interior mirror not fitted.

Metal brake pipes at rear corroding.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s front chassis is excessively corroded, just outside the area covered by the mot.

Oil on engine.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 59,509 miles

N/s rear tyre close to legal limit

front - rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

hole in inner sill o/s rear

slight play N/s inner track rod end

various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2015 57,911 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 57,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel - marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort hose burst during test. (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking burst during brake test. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in various places.

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Front brake pads look very low.

O/s front brake is binding slightly.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,002 miles

Front brake pads look low.

Corrosion in various places.

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear.

O/s rear tyre is worn on the edge.

Some oil on n/s of steering rack.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 56,002 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Front brake pads look low.

O/s rear tyre is worn on the edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Some oil on n/s of steering rack.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 54,065 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 54,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 25,755 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 25,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 19,375 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 19,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PX53 KBJ is a 2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 56,002 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 PX53 KBJ, 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 23 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PX53 KBJ is a 2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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