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M531 BBV

1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

26,794 mi
Last recorded26,794 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse75,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM531 BBV
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 26,794 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,789 miles

Cat used on sills.

Corrision near to rear axel but appears to be double skinned and has not pushed through.

Corrosion to offside rear brake ferrel.

Front tyres badly worn on edges.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 24,690 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,487 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 22,487 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,728 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 20,728 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

wear play developing at off-side steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2006 19,642 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 19,642 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

steering wheel has slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2005 16,258 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 16,258 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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M531 BBV is a 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M531 BBV, 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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M531 BBV is a 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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