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L24 GFS

2008 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,922 mi
Last recorded114,922 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Cardinal Hearse79,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 GFS
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 114,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 110,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 110,266 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 107,565 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 105,008 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 102,612 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 102,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and starting to miss shape across tread.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge, cuts and perishing.

Parking brake grabs on.

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

Spare tyre worn smooth on inner edge and flat/punctured

Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,205 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 85,842 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 77,464 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 69,574 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Unable to fully see front and rear brake pads

Pass 8 Jul 2015 60,758 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,083 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 44,283 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,664 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,505 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 28,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no 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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L24 GFS is a 2008 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 79,061 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 L24 GFS, 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 18 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L24 GFS registered?

L24 GFS is a 2008 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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