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M371 OEL

1995 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

269,122 mi
Last recorded269,122 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Freda137,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM371 OEL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 269,122 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody heavily under sealed

Pass 9 Feb 2021 264,106 miles

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

corrosion to several places on underside of vehicle

exhaust blow from rear join

oil leak

play in nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link arm ball joints/nearside and offside anti-roll bar D bushes also worn

vehicle has been welded in several places

Fail 27 Jan 2021 26,409 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross member both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

corrosion to several places on underside of vehicle

exhaust blow from rear join

oil leak

play in nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link arm ball joints/nearside and offside anti-roll bar D bushes also worn

vehicle has been welded in several places

Fail 12 Dec 2020 264,086 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 257,019 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 256,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Pass 13 Nov 2018 239,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

all four tyres perished

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2017 225,969 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 22,579 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 208,002 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 207,803 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 189,125 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 100,194 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 189,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 175,918 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 161,555 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 150,557 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 135,959 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 117,053 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 98,751 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 82,838 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 65,417 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 47,930 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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M371 OEL is a 1995 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1995 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 137,352 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 M371 OEL, 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 31 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M371 OEL is a 1995 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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