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M101 TUJ

1998 Ford Freda

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,444 mi
Last recorded98,444 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Freda143,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM101 TUJ
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 98,444 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sill(s) corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 93,268 miles

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

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 86,245 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,216 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray is corroded but battery is still secured (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 81,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear exhaust boxes and pipe work rotten and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced radiator support rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2016 80,295 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 80,295 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,298 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 76,298 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)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 75,097 miles

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s n/s rear brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 May 2011 70,610 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 64,357 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 57,615 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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M101 TUJ is a 1998 Ford Freda in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 143,965 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 M101 TUJ, 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 28 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M101 TUJ registered?

M101 TUJ is a 1998 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for M101 TUJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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