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PL52 WFG

2002 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

168,651 mi
Last recorded168,651 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Cardinal Hearse83,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 WFG
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 168,651 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Inner and Outer sill corroded

Offside Inner Sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 162,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 162,144 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak slight

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 154,020 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 146,467 miles

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

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

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

Rear discs lipped

Fail 16 Feb 2021 146,467 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Hand brake travel

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

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

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

Rear discs lipped

Pass 7 Feb 2020 138,486 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 132,359 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 125,460 miles

front discs lipped pads 60% worn

rear pads 60% worn discs lipped

Pass 28 Jan 2017 118,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear leaf spring clamps are broken

Pass 4 Feb 2016 111,302 miles

Nearside Leaf spring slipper loose (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Nearside inner sill area corroded

Offside Front chassis rail corroded, not excessively

Offside Leaf spring slipper loose (2.4.B.5)

Offside Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside inner sill area corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 103,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

wraps around rear leaf springs are broken

Pass 26 Jan 2015 103,132 miles

wraps around rear leaf springs are broken

Pass 31 Jan 2014 96,888 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,348 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 83,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f door has dropped slightly

o/s/r leaf spring front rubber bush slightly perished

Pass 24 Jan 2011 76,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing slightly low.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 70,425 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 60,456 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 52,096 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 52,096 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,463 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 29,006 miles

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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PL52 WFG is a 2002 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 83,770 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 PL52 WFG, 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 24 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PL52 WFG is a 2002 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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