Ford Cardinal Hearse
From 350 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a tyre seriously damaged and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 30 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 30 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 14 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 12 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 11 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 11 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 11 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 9 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 8 |
| a brake hose ferrule excessively corroded | 8 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that steering or braking is likely to be adversely affected | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.6% of Cardinal Hearse failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 34.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £204.
Typical mileage
Half of all Cardinal Hearses tested had between 87,235 and 107,565 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 95,800 median miles, the Cardinal Hearse has 0.019 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Cardinal Hearse MOT pass rate?
The Ford Cardinal Hearse has a 81.4% MOT pass rate based on 350 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Cardinal Hearse?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Cardinal Hearse is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 30 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Cardinal Hearse at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Cardinal Hearse is 95,800 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 87,235 and 107,565 miles.
Buying a used Cardinal Hearse?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 81.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £204 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 42.6% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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