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HSH 972Y

1982 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,790 mi
Last recorded83,790 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Cardinal Hearse37,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSH 972Y
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 83,790 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 83,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription missing Part of the 2 missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 83,554 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 83,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 83,465 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

hazard warning switch faulty

Fail 27 Jan 2023 83,465 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

hazard warning switch faulty

Pass 8 Dec 2021 83,271 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,109 miles

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

Rear Boot floor corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2019 83,108 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Boot floor corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,107 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,095 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 83,089 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 83,035 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Dec 2012 83,034 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2011 82,921 miles

Both front wheel bearing have slight play.

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

O/s/f tyre wearing om inner edge.

Slight play in steering arm in steering rack.

Fail 17 Feb 2010 82,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 82,823 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 82,704 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 82,687 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 82,644 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 82,632 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 82,626 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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HSH 972Y is a 1982 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1982 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 37,028 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 HSH 972Y, 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 44 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 HSH 972Y registered?

HSH 972Y is a 1982 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 November 1982.

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