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SJI 3688

2006 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,323 mi
Last recorded137,323 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Cardinal Hearse94,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 3688
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 137,323 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 136,092 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 134,246 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 134,246 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 132,712 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 130,515 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 129,101 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 129,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 128,641 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 125,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90 % (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 125,151 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90 % (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 111,819 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 98,996 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 88,174 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 88,174 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,183 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 75,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,692 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,108 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 52,108 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,698 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 41,698 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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SJI 3688 is a 2006 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 68.2%.

Across all 2006 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 94,274 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 SJI 3688, 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 20 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SJI 3688 registered?

SJI 3688 is a 2006 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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