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M498 YWF

1995 Ford Freeda

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

186,150 mi
Last recorded186,150 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Freeda124,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM498 YWF
MakeFord
ModelFreeda
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 186,150 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 186,126 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner & outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 176,327 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal slight fluid leak on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 169,465 miles

Offside Rear corrosion in wheel arch

both front inner seals corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 169,463 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above exhaust tail pipe (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear corrosion in wheel arch

both front inner seals corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 163,167 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 158,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front nearside rear and osr rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 13 Aug 2014 158,068 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front nearside rear and osr rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2013 144,422 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 144,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 128,630 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 128,625 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2011 116,016 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2011 116,008 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 96,027 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 96,027 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 94,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2008 66,438 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 66,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Ford Freeda?

Based on 2,393 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
5,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 94
fog lamp not working 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Registration plate lamp not working 60
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
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M498 YWF is a 1995 Ford Freeda in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1995 Ford Freeda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 124,504 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 Freeda fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M498 YWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Freeda typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Freeda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M498 YWF registered?

M498 YWF is a 1995 Ford Freeda, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M498 YWF safe to buy?

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