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M22 GAS

2008 Ford Freda

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,696 mi
Last recorded37,696 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Freda134,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 GAS
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 37,696 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 161,361 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 33,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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 2 Mar 2024 33,306 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 148,693 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 4 Mar 2023 32,969 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 32,969 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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 24 Jan 2022 31,836 miles
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 20 Jan 2021 31,711 miles
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 10 Jan 2020 30,943 miles
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 3 Nov 2018 27,167 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 14 Jul 2017 19,064 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 105,817 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 105,805 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 18,066 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 17,072 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 15,613 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 14,743 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 13,124 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 10,719 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 2008 Ford Freda in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 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 18 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M22 GAS registered?

M22 GAS is a 2008 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is M22 GAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M22 GAS shows 30 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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