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M149 SHG

2008 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,718 mi
Last recorded169,718 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Freda134,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM149 SHG
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2024 169,718 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine oil light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 163,376 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 162,278 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 162,278 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near side front inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side front and rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 156,434 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 156,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 148,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section poorly repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 148,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section poorly repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 139,066 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 139,065 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 127,226 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 127,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 123,500 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 120,513 miles

slight surface rust both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 23 Apr 2014 119,687 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 119,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 118,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear and nearside front sidewalls slight cracks.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 117,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 104,079 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 85,821 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 64,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 64,908 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M149 SHG is a 2008 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 134,276 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 M149 SHG, 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 18 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M149 SHG is a 2008 Ford Freda, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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