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A9 FWM

1999 Ford Freda

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

241,786 mi
Last recorded241,786 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Freda129,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 FWM
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 241,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 241,512 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 241,512 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 239,755 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 237,957 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2022 237,907 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding NO BRAKE CHECK CARRIED OUT (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering f/n/s inner arch / outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering r/o/s chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering f/o/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering f/o/s outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front coil springs corroded

underside of vehicle been undersealed so difficult to assess corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2021 235,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 235,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 228,801 miles

all under vehicle covered by substance unable to check properly-

Pass 26 Feb 2020 227,576 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 221,910 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 216,234 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 204,856 miles

Nearside Rear small oil leak from rear hub bearing oilseal

Pass 18 May 2016 193,245 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2015 178,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 163,121 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 146,787 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 13,654 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 114,952 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 96,188 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 74,576 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 66,778 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Freda?

Based on 28,175 MOT tests across 1,491 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,107
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,491
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 755
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 745
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 686
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 467
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A9 FWM is a 1999 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1999 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 129,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Freda fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A9 FWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Freda typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 FWM registered?

A9 FWM is a 1999 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A9 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 FWM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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