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A603 OCX

1984 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,894 mi
Last recorded91,894 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1984 Ford Cardinal Hearse52,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA603 OCX
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 91,894 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2008 91,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 91,474 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 91,449 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 90,719 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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A603 OCX is a 1984 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 52,871 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 A603 OCX, 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 42 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A603 OCX registered?

A603 OCX is a 1984 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A603 OCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A603 OCX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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