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E8 PAD

1996 Ford Freda

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,965 mi
Last recorded167,965 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 PAD
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 167,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cut to tread. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded just outside of prescribed areas.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 154,086 miles

both near side and off side front inner sill corroded NOT in prescribed areas

near side front tyre worn on outter edge

near side rear lamp cracked coverd with red tap

off side rear chassics starting to corrode

off side rear inner arch starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jul 2015 153,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both near side and off side front inner sill corroded NOT in prescribed areas

near side front tyre worn on outter edge

near side rear lamp cracked coverd with red tap

off side rear chassics starting to corrode

off side rear inner arch starting to corrode

Pass 8 Aug 2014 146,138 miles

near side rear lamp cracked repared with tap

off side rear chassic starting to corrode

Fail 1 Aug 2014 146,086 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear lamp cracked repared with tap

off side rear chassic starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jun 2013 131,644 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 120,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 120,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 112,052 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 104,742 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 95,603 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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E8 PAD is a 1996 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 132,811 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 E8 PAD, 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 30 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E8 PAD is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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