MOT Status
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124,508 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
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))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small splits in donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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.
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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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