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M300 TLB

1999 Ford Freda

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,701 mi
Last recorded192,701 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Freda129,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 TLB
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 192,701 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 192,699 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 185,255 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 185,254 miles

Nearside Front Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 181,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 179,089 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 179,089 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 161,254 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jan 2022 161,254 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jan 2022 161,204 miles

Emissions not tested co reading 8.79% (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 142,654 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 142,654 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 133,249 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 133,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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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M300 TLB is a 1999 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 129,166 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 M300 TLB, 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 27 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M300 TLB registered?

M300 TLB is a 1999 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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