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R16 PFS

2002 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,210 mi
Last recorded98,210 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Cardinal Hearse83,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 PFS
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 98,210 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 97,105 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 97,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 94,269 miles

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

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 91,245 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

both sills corroded

exhaust deteriorated

rear leaf springs and clamps corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 88,953 miles

Exhaust Deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf Spring Clamps Deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2018 88,876 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

rear leaf spring clamps deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2017 86,533 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear shocker outer casing corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 79,248 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 79,244 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 79,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

perishing of both rear tyres.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 79,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

perishing of both rear tyres.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 79,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 75,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 66,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,131 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 52,809 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 45,352 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 45,286 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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R16 PFS is a 2002 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R16 PFS, 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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What year was R16 PFS registered?

R16 PFS is a 2002 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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