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E701 GCK

1987 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,910 mi
Last recorded127,910 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Cardinal Hearse93,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE701 GCK
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2013 127,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s inner rack joint worn

Pass 9 Nov 2013 127,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s inner rack joint worn

Fail 7 Nov 2013 127,900 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

n/s centre sill area holed but not prescried area

n/s/r tyre cracks to tread

Pass 5 Feb 2011 127,391 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Feb 2011 127,391 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 123,683 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 123,681 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 122,935 miles

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 122,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 119,305 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 112,570 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 106,148 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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E701 GCK is a 1987 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1987 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 93,128 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 E701 GCK, 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 39 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E701 GCK is a 1987 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 3 September 1987.

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