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M580 ECV

2005 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

194,352 mi
Last recorded194,352 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Freda122,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM580 ECV
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 194,352 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Jan 2018 192,417 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 192,417 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 180,259 miles

Chassis and inner sills corroded

O/s/r anti roll bar bracket corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 180,259 miles

Chassis and inner sills corroded

O/s/r anti roll bar bracket corroded

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 173,705 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 173,705 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 167,248 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 167,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 162,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing

vehicle has extensive corrosion underside.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 162,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing

vehicle has extensive corrosion underside.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 153,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust has been temp repaired at time of test

Fail 10 Apr 2012 153,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all suspension components very rusty

o/s battery insecure

underside of vehicle very rusty at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2011 147,620 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front disc corroided not excessive at time of test

underside of vehicle very rusty not holed other than stated at time of test

Fail 21 Mar 2011 147,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front disc corroided not excessive at time of test

underside of vehicle very rusty not holed other than stated at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2009 136,520 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2007 127,888 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 127,888 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres are of mud and snow type and are larger than rear tyres

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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M580 ECV is a 2005 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 122,932 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 M580 ECV, 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 21 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M580 ECV is a 2005 Ford Freda, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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