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L23 AFS

2006 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,160 mi
Last recorded125,160 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Cardinal Hearse94,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 AFS
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 125,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 124,940 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 124,920 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2024 121,408 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 116,895 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 114,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 113,367 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 112,469 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 112,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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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L23 AFS is a 2006 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 94,274 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 L23 AFS, 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 20 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L23 AFS registered?

L23 AFS is a 2006 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 10 December 2006.

Is L23 AFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 AFS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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