2013 Ford Cardinal Hearse 2.0L Petrol · AS08 MER
2013 Ford Cardinal Hearse (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 108,245 km. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CARDINAL HEARSE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 108,245 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AS08 MER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 108,245 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AS08 MER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford Cardinal Hearse (AS08 MER) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced F”.
AS08 MER Odometer History
- 03/08/2024103,921 km
- 14/08/2024103,955 mi
- 15/07/2025105,883 km
- 17/07/2025105,886 mi
- 11/08/2026108,245 km
Average of roughly 2,139 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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