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M398 XJK

2007 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

66,623 mi
Last recorded66,623 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Freda142,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 XJK
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 66,623 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 66,623 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 66,521 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 66,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 66,430 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 66,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 66,346 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 66,342 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 66,130 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 65,797 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,423 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,967 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 64,553 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,133 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

Fail 19 Jul 2016 64,133 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,938 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 63,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,721 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,603 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,325 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 60,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,928 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,467 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 58,467 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 54,872 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 54,872 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,771 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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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M398 XJK is a 2007 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2007 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 142,064 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 M398 XJK, 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 19 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M398 XJK registered?

M398 XJK is a 2007 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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