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JIW 497

2012 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,508 mi
Last recorded124,508 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Cardinal Hearse95,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 497
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 124,508 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 116,937 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 107,670 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 101,200 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,736 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 99,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 95,928 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small splits in donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 95,928 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small splits in donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 83,030 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer hub joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 83,030 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb loose, retainer bent deformed. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer hub joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 74,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 63,057 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 63,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,590 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,009 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,348 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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JIW 497 is a 2012 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 95,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JIW 497, 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 14 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JIW 497 is a 2012 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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