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W44 AFF

2007 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests39 (33 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,262 mi
Last recorded143,262 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Cardinal Hearse82,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW44 AFF
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

33 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 143,262 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 5mm dia chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery terminals (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear caliper sliding pins slightly worn

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

position lamp switch defective

Fail 18 Jun 2026 143,262 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 5mm dia chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery terminals (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear caliper sliding pins slightly worn

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

position lamp switch defective

Pass 19 Nov 2025 106,315 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 136,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides. sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 132,732 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2024 104,148 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills, rear portion has been repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front, Offside front, Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 125,307 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 103,110 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 116,688 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 116,681 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 101,497 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 106,963 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 99,277 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 99,226 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 69,859 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 82,900 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,506 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 68,098 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 89,174 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 56,085 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 85,867 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 43,944 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,911 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 81,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 43,426 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 79,121 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 41,924 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,055 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 76,544 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 33,560 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 73,404 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 73,404 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edgrs

Pass 7 Dec 2011 56,550 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Dec 2011 56,550 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,356 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 38,906 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 22,901 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,176 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

steering rack slight play/wear

travel on handbrake lever efficiency ok at btest

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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W44 AFF is a 2007 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2007 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 82,812 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 W44 AFF, 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 19 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W44 AFF is a 2007 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 24 June 2007.

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