Ford Hearse
Registered in 2005.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2005 4.0 petrol. 4 of 10 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 75% | 3 |
| Seat belts and airbags | 75% | 3 |
| Suspension | 75% | 3 |
| Lights and electrics | 25% | 1 |
| Visibility | 25% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- 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
- 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 brake hose ferrule excessively corroded
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 75% of its failures
- A brake hose ferrule excessively corroded
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Parking brake inoperative on one side
- Suspension — 75% of its failures
- 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Lights and electrics — 25% of its failures
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
- Seat belts and airbags — 75% of its failures
- 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
- Visibility — 25% of its failures