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Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,984 cc

V5 LCFMOT history

V5 LCF is a black petrol Ford Cardinal Hearse first used on 10 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 89,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,609 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 LCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cardinal Hearse
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 LCF was last recorded at 89,609 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,584 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
4,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,609 miles
  • 2024 – 86,776 miles
  • 2021 – 76,821 miles
  • 2019 – 69,093 miles
  • 2018 – 66,207 miles
  • 2017 – 63,257 miles
  • 2016 – 60,484 miles
  • 2015 – 57,067 miles
  • 2014 – 53,999 miles
  • 2013 – 50,113 miles
  • 2012 – 44,510 miles
  • 2011 – 41,107 miles
  • 2010 – 37,678 miles
  • 2009 – 31,804 miles
  • 2008 – 25,961 miles
  • 2007 – 19,451 miles
  • 2006 – 12,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,609 miles
  • AdvisoryOuter sills deteriorated.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Both inner sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Underside of vehicle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,609 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,609 miles
    Test number
    642233898243
    • AdvisoryOuter sills deteriorated.

  2. Fail89,584 miles (+2,808)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,584 miles
    Test number
    376858158179
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg. (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg. (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/ floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills deteriorated.

  3. Pass86,776 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,776 miles
    Test number
    155751920319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,738 miles3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,738 miles
    Test number
    303728569087
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass83,645 km (+2,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,645 km
    Test number
    455788127812
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel long

  6. Pass80,781 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,781 km
    Test number
    290547684449
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass76,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,821 miles
    Test number
    939062076497
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass73,223 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,223 km
    Test number
    970894832604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass69,093 miles (+2,886)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,093 miles
    Test number
    646922985311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,207 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,207 miles
    Test number
    395750815539
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  11. Fail66,130 miles (+2,873)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,130 miles
    Test number
    698621388980
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan by seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/jnner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  12. Pass63,257 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,257 miles
    Test number
    148280517525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,484 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,484 miles
    Test number
    594600179025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,481 miles (+3,414)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,481 miles
    Test number
    854825874968
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking leak on rack at n/s gaiter. (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass57,067 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,067 miles
    Test number
    489446981737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,049 miles (+3,050)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,049 miles
    Test number
    645815506668
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureSuspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack gaiters damp with oil
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight bind and faint noise when both front wheels rotated
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front inner anti roll bar mounting bushes

  17. Pass53,999 miles (+3,886)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,999 miles
    Test number
    308884134249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,113 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,113 miles
    Test number
    587125623283
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail50,103 miles (+5,593)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,103 miles
    Test number
    536464023216
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass44,510 miles (+3,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,510 miles
    Test number
    378613832296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass41,107 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,107 miles
    Test number
    655427931242
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail41,104 miles (+3,426)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,104 miles
    Test number
    608891331267
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass37,678 miles (+5,874)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,678 miles
    Test number
    184625230221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,804 miles (+5,843)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,804 miles
    Test number
    431764269233
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBlow on exhaust repaired by paste

  25. Pass25,961 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,961 miles
    Test number
    680417668222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,947 miles (+6,496)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,947 miles
    Test number
    342031668294
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  27. Pass19,451 miles (+7,007)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,451 miles
    Test number
    444410427420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,444 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    12,444 miles
    Test number
    511488436358
    • NoteRear numberplate starting to delaminate
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow centre joint

Questions about V5 LCF

Does V5 LCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 LCF is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 LCF?
The MOT on V5 LCF is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 LCF done?
V5 LCF was recorded at 89,609 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 4,075 miles a year.
Has V5 LCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 LCF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 LCF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V5 LCF find?
V5 LCF passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: outer sills deteriorated..

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