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M385 VRR

1995 Ford Freda

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,172 mi
Last recorded113,172 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Freda137,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM385 VRR
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 113,172 miles

surface corrosion all brake discs and calipers

surface corrosion front and rear suspension and crossmem bers

Pass 1 Nov 2013 102,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 102,681 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 102,481 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all welding marked with yellow chalk

Pass 4 Aug 2010 98,859 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 93,442 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 84,238 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 115,154 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 103,095 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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M385 VRR is a 1995 Ford Freda in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M385 VRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M385 VRR registered?

M385 VRR is a 1995 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M385 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M385 VRR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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