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UR53 ART

2011 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,211 mi
Last recorded64,211 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Cardinal Hearse76,787 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUR53 ART
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 64,211 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear headlight level broken but not led or hid lamps x 2

Fail 12 Jun 2026 64,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above rear exh box (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear headlight level broken but not led or hid lamps x 2

Pass 2 Jun 2025 60,875 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 55,025 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 55,025 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 51,434 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 47,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 43,530 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 43,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 37,975 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 32,238 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 26,769 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 22,806 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 19,813 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,365 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 12,676 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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UR53 ART 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 81.3%.

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 UR53 ART, 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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UR53 ART is a 2011 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 October 2011.

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