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S400 DKA

2009 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

206,973 mi
Last recorded206,973 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Cardinal Hearse74,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 DKA
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 206,973 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 206,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2022 204,356 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 195,591 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 174,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 155,275 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 155,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 138,575 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both back boxes corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 138,575 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both back boxes corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 121,246 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front washer jet in poor condition

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2016 102,746 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,645 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 51,531 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,531 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,721 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)

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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S400 DKA is a 2009 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 74,086 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 S400 DKA, 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 17 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S400 DKA is a 2009 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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