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ETF 3

2003 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

204,738 mi
Last recorded204,738 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Freda134,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETF 3
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 204,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 203,347 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 200,517 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 193,392 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 183,203 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 164,325 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 277,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 264,101 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 258,557 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 245,155 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 236,027 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 226,848 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 214,897 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 206,937 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 195,165 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 179,662 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 163,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 163,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 147,978 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 147,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

center seats seats and seat belts missing

rear tyres different size to front tyres

windows tinted

Fail 3 Oct 2007 147,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 128,812 miles

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2005 114,452 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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ETF 3 is a 2003 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 134,528 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 ETF 3, 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 23 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ETF 3 registered?

ETF 3 is a 2003 Ford Freda, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is ETF 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETF 3 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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