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PO53 BAU

2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,796 mi
Last recorded108,796 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse56,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 BAU
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 108,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 108,794 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 108,691 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 108,673 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 108,201 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 108,033 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 107,609 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 107,170 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

steering rack damp

Fail 13 Dec 2019 107,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Dec 2018 106,959 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 106,959 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 106,731 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 106,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle section of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 97,756 miles

battery clamp slightly loose.

both rear tyres are wearing near to wear bars.

brake fluid 1/2 way between lines.

front inner brake pads getting low.

nearside front chassis rail corroded slightly.

nearside rear inner sill corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode.

nearside steering rack gaiter badly stained with fluid and rack stained on offside as well.

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 97,754 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery clamp slightly loose.

both rear tyres are wearing near to wear bars.

brake fluid 1/2 way between lines.

front inner brake pads getting low.

nearside front chassis rail corroded slightly.

nearside rear inner sill corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode.

nearside steering rack gaiter badly stained with fluid and rack stained on offside as well.

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,879 miles

handbrake lever travel to the limit.

off side track rod end gaiter clip missing

rear inner sills corroded slightly.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 89,876 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

handbrake lever travel to the limit.

off side track rod end gaiter clip missing

rear inner sills corroded slightly.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 82,847 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 76,314 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 70,087 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,182 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 64,182 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,990 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak needs attention

Fail 17 Sep 2009 60,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak needs attention

Pass 11 Sep 2008 51,683 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,677 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,447 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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PO53 BAU is a 2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PO53 BAU, 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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PO53 BAU is a 2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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