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C21 JKA

2017 Ford Freda

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,971 mi
Last recorded69,971 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Freda109,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 JKA
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 69,971 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 69,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2025 68,713 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 66,377 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 66,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 64,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened reduced braking area inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened reduced braking area inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 62,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 60,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 58,781 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,684 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 55,684 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 51,542 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,225 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 40,215 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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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C21 JKA is a 2017 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2017 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 109,736 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C21 JKA, 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 9 years old, this Ford Freda is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C21 JKA registered?

C21 JKA is a 2017 Ford Freda, first registered on 24 April 2017.

Is C21 JKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 JKA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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