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M549 VGR

2008 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,777 mi
Last recorded168,777 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Freda134,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM549 VGR
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 168,777 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jun 2022 168,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jun 2021 156,960 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 156,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 146,415 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 138,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 137,254 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion on both sides outer and under sills

welding repairs covered with sealer

Fail 14 May 2018 137,164 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion on both sides outer and under sills

Pass 22 May 2017 134,932 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 132,000 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 132,000 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 128,529 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 128,196 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 128,196 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2013 126,822 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 119,834 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 119,834 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 113,620 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 110,720 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 110,720 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 May 2009 105,768 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 101,635 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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M549 VGR is a 2008 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 134,276 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M549 VGR, 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 18 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M549 VGR is a 2008 Ford Freda, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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