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J26 TUS

2007 Ford Freda

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

159,999 mi
Last recorded159,999 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Freda142,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 TUS
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 159,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 159,999 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 159,999 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 159,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 159,999 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 159,999 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 159,999 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on inner edge.

Inner edge of front brake discs poor.

Pin hole in nearside front anti roll bar link upper dust cover.

Fail 7 Nov 2020 159,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both rear tyres getting low on inner edge.

Inner edge of front brake discs poor.

Pin hole in nearside front anti roll bar link upper dust cover.

Pass 28 Oct 2019 159,999 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 159,999 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end cap / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 159,999 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end cap / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 158,609 miles

both rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link arm

slight power steering leak from steering rack

Fail 16 Oct 2017 158,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link arm

slight power steering leak from steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2016 147,492 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 140,759 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 135,324 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 131,246 miles

o/s/r tyre in poor condition and getting low

Fail 16 Oct 2013 131,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/r tyre in poor condition and getting low

Pass 16 Oct 2012 123,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel tank damaged

tow bar electrics not tested equipent not at testing station

Fail 15 Oct 2012 123,160 miles

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

Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel tank damaged

tow bar electrics not tested equipent not at testing station

Pass 2 Nov 2011 120,168 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 120,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

near side front suspension lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 30 Nov 2010 112,436 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank damaged

nearside center window glass insecure

offside number plate lamp cover missing

Fail 24 Nov 2010 112,312 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank damaged

nearside center window glass insecure

offside number plate lamp cover missing

Pass 18 Jan 2010 101,910 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 98,900 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 97,730 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 97,730 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 94,208 miles

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

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

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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J26 TUS is a 2007 Ford Freda in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2007 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 142,064 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 J26 TUS, 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 19 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J26 TUS registered?

J26 TUS is a 2007 Ford Freda, first registered on 13 January 2007.

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