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Ford Cardinal

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 30 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

30

Best Year

2004 (93%)

Years Covered

1

How reliable is the Ford Cardinal?

vs national average+11% (82% avg)
vs Ford brand average+8% (85% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Ford Cardinal by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200493%3088,837 mi

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About the Ford Cardinal

The Ford Cardinal has been tested 30 times in 2024 MOT data across 1 model years (2004 to 2004), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2004 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 30 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 93%. With just a 0 point spread, the Cardinal is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the Cardinal performs 8 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Ford range.

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