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M501 URD

1995 Ford Freda

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,137 mi
Last recorded245,137 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Freda137,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM501 URD
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 245,137 miles

Offside Front sill holed but not within a prescribed area

front and rear brake pipes corroded but not to excess

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2016 242,499 miles

Centre Rear Brake light

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

Offside Rear Arch corroded

Protective coating under seal/grease on brake pipes restricting inspection of brake pipes

Under side of vehicle covered in protective coating restricting inspection of corrosion and welding repairs

Fail 25 Jul 2016 242,493 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Brake light

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

Offside Rear Arch corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 232,870 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 232,870 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 226,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r tyre low

Fail 13 Jun 2014 226,722 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 5 Jul 2013 218,816 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust centre flexy slight leak of gases

n/s/r wheel arch corosion

Fail 27 Jun 2013 218,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre flexy slight leak of gases

n/s/r wheel arch corosion

Pass 2 Jul 2012 200,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corosion not in perscrbed area sills

Pass 6 Jul 2011 186,472 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 177,773 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 163,438 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 163,438 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 157,471 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 157,471 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 146,849 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 137,464 miles

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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M501 URD is a 1995 Ford Freda in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M501 URD, 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 M501 URD registered?

M501 URD is a 1995 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M501 URD safe to buy?

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