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G457 MCK

1990 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,490 mi
Last recorded143,490 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Cardinal Hearse88,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG457 MCK
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2015 143,490 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 143,490 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

corrosion to sills in centre of vehicle

Fail 18 Jul 2014 143,490 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

corrosion to sills in centre of vehicle

Pass 17 May 2013 143,490 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low.

rear number plate slightly faded.

slight oil leaks.

Pass 17 May 2012 141,519 miles

n/s outer cv boot split,n/s inner cv boot heavily perished,o/s inner & outer cv boots heavily perished,front suspension components and mount bushes corroded/perished,n/s & o/s sills repaired,front to rear fuel lines rusty,stonechip in windscreen.

slight leak from exhaust & system corroded.

Fail 17 May 2012 141,519 miles

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

n/s outer cv boot split,n/s inner cv boot heavily perished,o/s inner & outer cv boots heavily perished,front suspension components and mount bushes corroded/perished,n/s & o/s sills repaired,front to rear fuel lines rusty,stonechip in windscreen.

slight leak from exhaust & system corroded.

Pass 6 May 2011 139,471 miles

front compliance bushes perished,n/s/f flexy brake hose perished,n/s/f tyre wearing low,n/s/r tyre worn close to limits,o/s/r tyre wearing low.

n/s washer jet not working,stonechip in n/s headlight,oil leaks,front to rear fuel lines rusty,n/s/r driveshaft inner cv joint boot perished,exhaust system rusty.

Pass 18 May 2010 136,749 miles

bottom of n/s door rusty,front brake discs rusty,front to rear fuel lines rusty,exhaust system rusty,both front tyres wearing on inner edges,front & rear suspension components rusty.

steering components rusty,rear brakes binding slightly,both rear seats covered & not in use,stonechip in windscreen,rear tyres wearing low.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 136,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear seats covered & not in use,stonechip in windscreen,rear quarter panals corroded,n/s lower door panal corroded,front & rear suspension components rusty,rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 136,150 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 136,150 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/sr d/shaft gaiter split

Pass 8 Sep 2007 128,131 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 123,486 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 123,385 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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G457 MCK is a 1990 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 88,922 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 G457 MCK, 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 36 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G457 MCK is a 1990 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 6 March 1990.

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