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PO12 EHY

2012 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,290 mi
Last recorded142,290 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Cardinal Hearse95,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 EHY
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 142,290 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 144,268 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 136,430 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 136,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and holed, outer fibreglass coachwork insecure from the bodywork (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tailgate component insecure boot floor around the tailgate catch heavily corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tailgate likely to become detached Tailgate frame heavily corroded, latch insecure and could detach at any time (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 124,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower and inner sill area starting to corrode, (half covered by fiberglass bodywork) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake cables/rods sticking slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2021 111,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 100,899 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 100,899 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,557 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 76,494 miles

2 clamps corroded on exhaust

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,658 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,428 miles

offside front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 19 Apr 2016 49,427 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,001 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

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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PO12 EHY is a 2012 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PO12 EHY, 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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PO12 EHY is a 2012 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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