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V5 LCF

2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,609 mi
Last recorded89,609 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse56,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 LCF
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 89,609 miles

Outer sills deteriorated.

Fail 21 Oct 2025 89,584 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/ floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Outer sills deteriorated.

Pass 24 Sep 2024 86,776 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 86,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 83,645 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake travel long

Pass 4 Oct 2022 80,781 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 76,821 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 73,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,093 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 66,207 miles

Both inner sills corroded

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 66,130 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan by seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/jnner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both inner sills corroded

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,257 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,484 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 60,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking leak on rack at n/s gaiter. (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,067 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 57,049 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both steering rack gaiters damp with oil

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

slight bind and faint noise when both front wheels rotated

slight play in both front inner anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,999 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 50,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,510 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,107 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 41,104 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 37,678 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,804 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

blow on exhaust repaired by paste

Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,961 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 25,947 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 19,451 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 12,444 miles

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

slight exhaust blow centre joint

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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V5 LCF is a 2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V5 LCF, 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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V5 LCF is a 2003 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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