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M590 BHG

1995 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

271,903 mi
Last recorded271,903 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Freda137,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM590 BHG
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 271,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 258,578 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 247,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 236,739 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 223,319 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 218,845 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired BRAKE RUBBERS ON SLIDES (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 218,789 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure INNER SILL (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure INNER SILL (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired BRAKE RUBBERS ON SLIDES (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 218,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing centre lap belt and catches for both outers (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 205,692 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 16 Apr 2019 205,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Body component insecure SILL TRIM (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 18 Apr 2018 198,768 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not within 30 cm of a structural point

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not within 30 cm of a structural point

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 198,584 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front inner sill corroded but not within 30 cm of a structural point

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not within 30 cm of a structural point

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 192,273 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2015 189,658 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 189,658 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 178,683 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 160,967 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 139,301 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 124,375 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 113,270 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 107,442 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 101,409 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 93,274 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 86,099 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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M590 BHG is a 1995 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 M590 BHG, 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.

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What year was M590 BHG registered?

M590 BHG is a 1995 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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