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PE55 VKK

2005 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,817 mi
Last recorded97,817 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Cardinal Hearse78,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 VKK
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 97,817 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 95,141 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 89,156 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Feb 2023 79,463 miles

Central EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LOWER SILL INNER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 76,125 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHT CORRODED IN CLIPS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,478 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 73,182 miles

All brake discs are slightly corroded but efficiency good

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front slightly corroded and others covered in grease or other substance (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 73,179 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All brake discs are slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes slightly corroded others covered in grease or other substance (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring sagging giving reduced damping effect

Pass 11 Jan 2019 70,605 miles

rear leaf springs starting to seperate

Fail 11 Jan 2019 70,605 miles

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

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

rear leaf springs starting to seperate

Pass 12 Jan 2018 67,843 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 67,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 63,963 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 61,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 58,221 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,642 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 55,601 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 52,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,661 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,661 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 46,408 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,628 miles

front pads worn low efficiency ok at test

handbrake lever travel efficiency ok at test

nsf track rod end slight play/wear

power steering system damp not leaking at test

rear tyres wearing low on tread recommend change

Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,279 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges. On legal limit at test. Recommend change.

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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PE55 VKK is a 2005 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 78,939 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 PE55 VKK, 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 21 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PE55 VKK is a 2005 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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