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L300 SJF

1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,256 mi
Last recorded87,256 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse75,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 SJF
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 87,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside door shuts have slight corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner nearside and offside sills corroded and holed not considered excessive

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside and offside outer sills corroded and holed in multiple places not considered excessive or structural

underside painted including brake pipes and fuel pipes

Fail 10 Oct 2023 87,252 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside door shuts have slight corrosion

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

Rear Inner nearside and offside sills corroded and holed not considered excessive

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside and offside outer sills corroded and holed in multiple places not considered excessive or structural

underside painted including brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,894 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both on front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 86,894 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both on front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 86,474 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 86,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 85,321 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 84,403 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 83,063 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 81,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 81,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 80,027 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 79,073 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 77,437 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 75,802 miles

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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L300 SJF is a 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 75,540 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 L300 SJF, 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 32 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L300 SJF registered?

L300 SJF is a 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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