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WBU 5S

2007 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 3984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,640 mi
Last recorded62,640 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Cardinal Hearse82,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBU 5S
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 62,640 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 60,370 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 58,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 55,574 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 52,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 51,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 49,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 46,724 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 46,723 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,304 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 41,916 miles

Offside Rear Sill Slightly Corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,477 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 40,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill Corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 37,382 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 33,690 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,441 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,097 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 20,452 miles

front brake disc corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2010 15,997 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel

Fail 1 Mar 2010 15,997 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel

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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WBU 5S is a 2007 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 3,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WBU 5S, 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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What year was WBU 5S registered?

WBU 5S is a 2007 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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