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HS51 YBU

2016 Ford Freda

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,785 mi
Last recorded191,785 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Freda121,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 YBU
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 191,785 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 191,785 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 185,527 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 180,259 miles

Both side rear anti roll bar D bushes perished

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter has a pin hole

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

Pass 17 May 2023 168,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front small pin hole in o/s/f steering rack gaiter

Pass 16 May 2022 156,079 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 147,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 21 May 2020 144,713 miles

Headlamps cloudy

N/S Door Mirror Broken

O/S Number plate light not working

O/S Steering rack gaiter leaking slightly

Pass 3 May 2019 134,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

misting on head lamps

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 15 May 2018 126,117 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 126,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 120,893 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 115,418 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 115,418 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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HS51 YBU is a 2016 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2016 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 121,584 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 HS51 YBU, 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 10 years old, this Ford Freda is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HS51 YBU registered?

HS51 YBU is a 2016 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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