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M418 UTF

1995 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

213,995 mi
Last recorded213,995 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Freda137,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM418 UTF
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 213,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 213,995 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 210,055 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 210,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 208,493 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 205,037 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 202,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 202,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 187,826 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 187,826 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2012 167,879 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 164,366 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 157,025 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 157,025 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 2 May 2010 156,957 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 147,229 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2009 147,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2009 147,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 May 2008 135,835 miles

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

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

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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M418 UTF is a 1995 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 M418 UTF, 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 M418 UTF registered?

M418 UTF is a 1995 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M418 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M418 UTF shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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