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NSU 329

2012 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,828 mi
Last recorded138,828 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Cardinal Hearse95,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSU 329
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 138,828 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear inner pads look low

Pass 19 Feb 2025 132,341 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 124,883 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 124,883 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 116,231 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 107,976 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 107,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 107,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 104,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 104,433 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side jammed on then failed completely (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,444 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bushes small freeplay (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 84,104 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 84,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 72,450 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 72,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 60,379 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 49,404 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 38,351 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 38,351 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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NSU 329 is a 2012 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2012 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 95,186 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 NSU 329, 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 14 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NSU 329 registered?

NSU 329 is a 2012 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is NSU 329 safe to buy?

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