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M6 LFJ

2004 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

162,790 mi
Last recorded162,790 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Freda145,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 LFJ
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 162,790 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 162,790 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 162,781 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 162,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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

Underside covered with underseal

Pass 31 Jan 2025 159,175 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

underseal in prescribed areas

Pass 1 Feb 2024 158,386 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underseal in prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jan 2023 157,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 155,394 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 155,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 153,922 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 150,182 miles

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

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 21 Jul 2018 147,599 miles

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

corrosion under body and over componenets

outer sills corroding and blistering

Pass 23 Jun 2017 143,802 miles

under trays

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

outer sills corroded and blistering

Pass 29 Jun 2016 139,864 miles

Exhaust hanger broken

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

Sills corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 135,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 134,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount rubber split

rear tyres defferent size to front

Pass 1 Jul 2014 134,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount rubber split

rear tyres defferent size to front

Pass 22 Jun 2013 132,678 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 127,594 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

tyre size front 205/65r15 rear 215/65r15

Fail 25 Jun 2012 127,105 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

tyre size front 205/65r15 rear 215/65r15

Pass 9 Jun 2011 118,733 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 112,663 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 112,632 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 108,562 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 96,180 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 May 2007 86,703 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 72,476 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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M6 LFJ is a 2004 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2004 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 145,170 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 M6 LFJ, 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 22 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M6 LFJ registered?

M6 LFJ is a 2004 Ford Freda, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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