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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Cardinal. Check any Cardinal by registration number below.

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74.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-11.1%

vs Ford Avg

2

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Ford Cardinal — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Cardinal has an average MOT pass rate of 74.0%, which is 11.1 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Cardinal on the road.

Before buying a used Ford Cardinal, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Cardinal performs at MOT across different model years.

2004

Based on 33 vehicles

81.8%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

15.4%

0

Based on 77 vehicles

66.2%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 5yr

102k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

6.1%

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect

75.7% pass rate

Ford Puma St-line

95.4% pass rate

Ford Tourneo Connect

89.9% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford Cardinal

Ford Cardinal — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Cardinal MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Cardinal?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Cardinal is 74.0% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Cardinal?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Ford Cardinal reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 74.0%, the Ford Cardinal is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Cardinal?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ford Cardinal?
Typical mileage for the Ford Cardinal: 102,286 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cardinal to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Ford Cardinal's MOT History

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