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M487 UTF

2010 Ford Freda

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,232 mi
Last recorded76,232 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2010 Ford Freda124,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 UTF
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,232 miles

Body and wheel arches corroded (inner and outer)

Exhaust flexi joints heavily corroded and poor

Freeplay rear anti roll bar d bushes

Rear bumper beam heavily corroded

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Slight play N/S/F anti roll bar link

Underside corroded including inner and outer sills

Fail 25 Aug 2016 76,232 miles

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

Body and wheel arches corroded (inner and outer)

Exhaust flexi joints heavily corroded and poor

Freeplay rear anti roll bar d bushes

Rear bumper beam heavily corroded

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Slight play N/S/F anti roll bar link

Underside corroded including inner and outer sills

Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,435 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 73,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,753 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 66,026 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,969 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 64,957 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

rear fog light faded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,984 miles

Oil leak from inlet manifold

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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M487 UTF is a 2010 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 124,892 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 M487 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 16 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M487 UTF registered?

M487 UTF is a 2010 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 April 2010.

Is M487 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M487 UTF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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