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Ford Cardinal

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,984 cc

Y8 DFDMOT history

Y8 DFD is a black petrol Ford Cardinal first used on 17 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2026
Mileage
167,063 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 DFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Cardinal
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 DFD was last recorded at 167,063 miles on 8 Jan 2025, 13,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,597 miles · 14 Oct 2016
Between the last two tests
13,466 miles
Average per year
7,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,063 miles
  • 2016 – 153,597 miles
  • 2015 – 148,826 miles
  • 2014 – 134,908 miles
  • 2013 – 120,465 miles
  • 2012 – 107,130 miles
  • 2010 – 74,405 miles
  • 2009 – 59,966 miles
  • 2008 – 44,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,063 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear leaf springs corroded but not fractured or broken

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,063 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    167,063 miles
    Test number
    964206877430
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs corroded but not fractured or broken

  2. Pass167,049 km (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    167,049 km
    Test number
    872369844197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Pass167,035 km (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    167,035 km
    Test number
    548913114219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  4. Pass166,934 km (+2,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    166,934 km
    Test number
    351832317119
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass164,336 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,336 km
    Test number
    128930387931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail164,336 km (+5,605)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,336 km
    Test number
    864135046027
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass158,731 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    158,731 km
    Test number
    424492143153
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  8. Fail158,731 km3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,731 km
    Test number
    605212713555
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corrosion
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  9. Pass153,597 miles (+198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    153,597 miles
    Test number
    522886777589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Fail153,399 miles (+4,573)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,399 miles
    Test number
    149926343964
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass148,826 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    148,826 miles
    Test number
    912317550003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail148,825 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,825 miles
    Test number
    652000199611
    • FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass134,914 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    134,914 km
    Test number
    856073404278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail134,908 miles (+14,443)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,908 miles
    Test number
    935758094123
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  15. Pass120,465 miles (+13,335)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    120,465 miles
    Test number
    196024453226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,130 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    107,130 miles
    Test number
    119920302399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail91,721 km3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,721 km
    Test number
    305364801307
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass91,721 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,721 km
    Test number
    705154501352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass74,405 miles (+14,439)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,405 miles
    Test number
    100238990231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,966 miles
    Test number
    213285119387
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail59,966 miles (+15,541)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,966 miles
    Test number
    134775419348
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass44,425 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    44,425 miles
    Test number
    950679908386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,796 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,796 miles
    Test number
    420234998216
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Questions about Y8 DFD

Does Y8 DFD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 DFD expired on 7 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 DFD?
The MOT on Y8 DFD expired on 7 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 DFD done?
Y8 DFD was recorded at 167,063 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2025, an average of 7,600 miles a year.
Has Y8 DFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 DFD has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on Y8 DFD 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 Y8 DFD find?
Y8 DFD passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn, and 1 more.

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