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2009 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests36 (30 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,987 mi
Last recorded92,987 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Cardinal Hearse74,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 BFD
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc
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MOT History

30 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 92,987 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2026 92,987 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 75,545 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 75,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 89,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slightly damp (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slightly damp (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 70,680 miles

nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes getting soft

nearside number plate light not working

some play in nearside rear lower hub bush

washer jets poor

Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,358 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 65,989 miles

Front n/s and o/s head lamp cleaning

Front n/s and o/s head lamp cleaning devise not working

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s sub frame bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 65,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

Front n/s and o/s head lamp cleaning

Front n/s and o/s head lamp cleaning devise not working

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s sub frame bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 79,767 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 60,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s , also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair at 53% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 75,954 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 54,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 72,506 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 49,864 miles

both rear lower suspension arm bushes very worn

Pass 5 Nov 2019 68,158 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,806 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 43,944 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 38,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at inner edge [255/45 R 19 100Y XL] (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Fail 26 Sep 2018 38,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" [with built-in washer jets] (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" [with built-in washer jets] (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at inner edge [255/45 R 19 100Y XL] (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,682 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 64,682 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 31,089 miles

both nearside and offside rear suspension, lower arm bushes worn, some play/ side movement.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Fail 11 Sep 2017 61,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 5 Oct 2016 58,791 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front disc (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 24,782 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 24,780 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 20,548 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 52,610 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 16,453 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 45,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 12,605 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,220 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 7,950 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 7,486 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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W1 BFD is a 2009 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 74,086 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 W1 BFD, 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 17 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W1 BFD is a 2009 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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