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M22 GAS

2001 Ford Freda

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,361 mi
Last recorded161,361 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Freda105,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 GAS
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 161,361 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 158,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (n/s on or very close to minimum thickness) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 158,424 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (n/s on or very close to minimum thickness) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 148,693 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 4 May 2022 140,763 miles

Coolant leak ENGINE AREA ()

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Pass 5 May 2021 132,541 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 132,541 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 125,534 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 120,438 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 120,372 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 114,646 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside head light pattern weak

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Apr 2018 114,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 105,817 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 105,805 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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M22 GAS is a 2001 Ford Freda in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M22 GAS, 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 M22 GAS registered?

M22 GAS is a 2001 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is M22 GAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M22 GAS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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