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PO53 BCE

2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,803 mi
Last recorded83,803 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse56,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 83,803 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel archers small holes. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 82,231 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear valance corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 80,972 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 80,863 miles

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2018 80,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 80,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,431 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,682 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,745 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 69,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 64,297 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 64,291 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,270 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 58,270 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,629 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 49,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 43,161 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,691 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,403 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,090 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 23,066 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,931 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer and inner edges

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 BCE is a 2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 PO53 BCE, 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 BCE is a 2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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