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VU55 OJE

2006 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

237,490 mi
Last recorded237,490 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Cardinal Hearse94,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 OJE
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 237,490 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2023 236,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 231,628 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Handbrake minimum attainment only just met. It appears your system needs adjustment or repair.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheel arch near shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge of tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 231,628 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Handbrake minimum attainment only just met. It appears your system needs adjustment or repair.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheel arch near shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge of tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 220,287 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 220,286 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 May 2020 206,063 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 206,063 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2019 193,464 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 193,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 189,084 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 181,312 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s & n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint o/s & n/s (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 172,838 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 158,042 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 158,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 146,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside headlamp has condensation in it

slight oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2014 146,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside headlamp has condensation in it

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 132,079 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 114,789 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 94,838 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 11 Feb 2010 79,031 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f fog light cracked

rear pads starting to wear

o/sf/ wheel bearing excesively noisey but no play or not rough when roatated.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,674 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

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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VU55 OJE 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 VU55 OJE, 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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VU55 OJE is a 2006 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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