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M452 OFX

1996 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,335 mi
Last recorded182,335 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM452 OFX
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 182,335 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 174,018 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 174,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 20 May 2010 162,800 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 162,775 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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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M452 OFX is a 1996 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 132,811 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 M452 OFX, 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 30 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 M452 OFX registered?

M452 OFX is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is M452 OFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M452 OFX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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