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HS51 YCJ

2001 Ford Freda

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,463 mi
Last recorded143,463 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Freda105,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 YCJ
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 143,463 miles

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2024 130,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 123,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 115,513 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 105,117 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 105,117 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 99,268 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated and beam images poor

Pass 3 Jun 2019 97,095 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 97,095 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 92,230 miles

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 2 Jun 2018 92,230 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,794 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 74,859 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,834 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 74,830 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front tyres cracking

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

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 YCJ is a 2001 Ford Freda in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 105,074 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 HS51 YCJ, 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 25 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 HS51 YCJ registered?

HS51 YCJ is a 2001 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is HS51 YCJ safe to buy?

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