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PO53 BBU

2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,829 mi
Last recorded118,829 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse56,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 118,829 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 118,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Mar 2023 118,787 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

water leak n/f top hose

Pass 21 Apr 2021 118,782 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 118,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 115,803 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 115,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 113,793 miles

play in o/s/f and n/s/f top swivels

Pass 19 Apr 2018 111,109 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 111,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 110,150 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 104,631 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 99,015 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 95,252 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 85,058 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Jun 2012 85,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,776 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 6 Sep 2011 77,774 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 67,923 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,874 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,008 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 50,008 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,944 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,264 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 BBU 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 66.7%.

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 BBU, 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 BBU is a 2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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