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CU52 BOO

2002 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Multi-colour Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

118,362 mi
Last recorded118,362 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Cardinal Hearse83,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 BOO
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2002
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 118,362 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine management light does not illuminate

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively strong advise (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear lower engine bay, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 14 May 2025 118,362 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bonnet mascot (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine management light does not illuminate

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear lower engine bay, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 117,512 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 117,508 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 117,002 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2022 117,001 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill not properly seam welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2022 116,919 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 115,909 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 111,496 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 111,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 106,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 6 Aug 2018 100,996 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 100,996 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 94,477 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front and offside front brake pads (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front brake discs lipped (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge area

offside outer body sill slight corrosion at rear area

offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge area

power steering rack assembly slight dampness of fluid at nearside and offside areas

Pass 17 Aug 2016 88,596 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

dampness around steering rack

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm

wear on both front brake discs

Pass 24 Aug 2015 82,196 miles

both front tyres 1.6mm

condensation n/s headlamp glass

Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,906 miles

All 4 brake units are coverd by plastic discs making inspetion of brake pads inposible

Nearside windscreen wiper blade is fitted upside down

Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,665 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,751 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 56,111 miles

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,445 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 50,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,654 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,195 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,748 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 25,500 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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CU52 BOO is a 2002 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Multi-colour with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 83,770 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 CU52 BOO, 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 24 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CU52 BOO is a 2002 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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