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M501 TBV

1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,274 mi
Last recorded95,274 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse75,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM501 TBV
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 95,274 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 95,274 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 95,200 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 95,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 95,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 95,274 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 94,530 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 92,464 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 92,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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M501 TBV is a 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M501 TBV, 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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M501 TBV is a 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 14 October 1994.

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