MOT reliability
Ford Cardinal classic
2 vehicles · 35 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Ford Cardinal classic vehicles and 35 completed MOT tests, the Ford Cardinal classic has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 140,609 miles.
2
Vehicles
35
MOT tests
8,842
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Cardinal classic problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Cardinal classic MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension47%
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Other25%
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Brakes11%
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Steering7%
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Body & structure5%
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Identification & plates3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Ford Cardinal classic pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 5 | 60% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Ford Cardinal classic MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Cardinal classic MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (3 times)
- Both centre exhaust bracket excessively corroded(Strong advise) (2 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Ford Cardinal classic pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 35 | 77% | 140,609 |
Ford Cardinal classic reliability FAQ
Across 2 Ford Cardinal classic vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Cardinal classic MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)).
The typical Ford Cardinal classic in our data has covered around
140,609 miles.
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