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BLZ 8459

2006 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

139,425 mi
Last recorded139,425 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Cardinal Hearse94,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 8459
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 139,425 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 139,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 138,406 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 138,406 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2023 137,439 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 134,893 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 134,893 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 126,972 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 119,564 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 117,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 115,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 115,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 103,902 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 103,902 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,464 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 83,724 miles

n/s/r index lamp dim

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension swivels worn

parking brake long travel poor reserve

Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,871 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 73,871 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 63,684 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread depth low on edges

offside front tyre tread depth low on the edges

Fail 9 Aug 2013 63,684 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre tread depth low on edges

offside front tyre tread depth low on the edges

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,254 miles

small split on near sidefront wiper blade

Fail 9 Aug 2012 54,215 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

small split on near sidefront wiper blade

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,716 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,000 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,927 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 24,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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BLZ 8459 is a 2006 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 94,274 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 BLZ 8459, 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 20 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BLZ 8459 is a 2006 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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