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PG53 UAC

2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,848 mi
Last recorded93,848 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse56,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 UAC
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 93,848 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 92,654 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 90,951 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 90,951 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear inner and outer sills have excess corrosion affecting rear suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 90,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2018 82,108 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 82,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail has a hole in it due to corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in inner wheel arch area. In several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment VERY long travel before brakes start to activate (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside blade not clearing. Nearside blade falling apart (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear shock absorbers are starting to leak

Corrosion to the inner sills both sides under the vehicle. Some areas are areas are quiet advanced

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferule corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto Gearbox is leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre under inflated

Pass 8 Dec 2017 71,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 71,738 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 62,235 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

thick underseal over all welded repairs

Fail 6 Dec 2016 62,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wheel arches corroded to excess (2.4.A.3)

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,280 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 55,536 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 52,203 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,986 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 45,699 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,657 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 39,782 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,328 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 36,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,384 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 34,366 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 28,029 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PG53 UAC is a 2003 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 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 56,002 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 PG53 UAC, 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 23 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PG53 UAC is a 2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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