MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,184 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sill and chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 inside treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 inside treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Automatic transmission fluid leak (cooler)
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre cracking slightly in tread
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking slightly in tread
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre cracking slightly in tread
Offside Rear Tyre cracking slightly in tread
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Automatic transmission fluid leak (cooler)
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system corroded
Front wipers worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre cracking slightly in tread
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking slightly in tread
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre cracking slightly in tread
Offside Rear Tyre cracking slightly in tread
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
Automatic transmission fluid leak from cooler
Rear exhaust section corroded
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)
Automatic transmission fluid leak from cooler
Rear exhaust section corroded
Nearside rear sill corroded
Oil leak
Oil leak from automatic transmission cooler
both outer sills corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both outer sills corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside and nearside rear sills are corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside and nearside rear sills are corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Cardinal Hearse?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S276 JCK is a 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 61,959 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 S276 JCK, 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 28 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S276 JCK is a 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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