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V25 RJP

2002 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,054 mi
Last recorded151,054 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Cardinal Hearse83,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV25 RJP
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 151,054 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 148,038 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 146,541 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 142,674 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 142,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 140,443 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 138,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 138,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 138,822 miles

Brake pads difficult to fully see due to extra disc shields fitted.

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 138,821 miles

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

Brake pads difficult to fully see due to extra disc shields fitted.

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 135,633 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 127,134 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 127,132 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-60-15 102v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-60-16 102v (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-60-15 102v (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring Rebound clip excessively corroded and no longer secure

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 116,059 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 116,059 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 8 Apr 2016 103,074 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing

oil misting n/s/r shock absorber

slight play front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 5 Apr 2016 103,069 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel fault with OSR park brake (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear leaf spring clamp corroded through

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing

unable to easily see rear brake pads

Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,744 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

enigine whine, possible aux belt noise

Fail 31 Mar 2015 91,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

enigine whine, possible aux belt noise

Fail 28 Mar 2014 80,987 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,987 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner

Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,518 miles

power steering noisy

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,090 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 69,032 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,752 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 63,752 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,889 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

no rubber left on rear wiper blade

slight weap from power steering pipe at rear of power steering pump

Pass 1 Apr 2009 55,022 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 54,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,095 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 39,319 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 39,319 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 31,943 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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V25 RJP is a 2002 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V25 RJP, 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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V25 RJP is a 2002 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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