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M745 OFX

2005 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

233,289 mi
Last recorded233,289 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Freda122,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM745 OFX
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 233,289 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 229,090 miles

Both Side Inner sills Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 222,076 miles

both inner sills corroded

o/s/f and rear coil springs corroded

rust and corrosion in various places

slight play n/s/f lower arm ball joint

Fail 24 Aug 2023 221,779 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under floor general corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2022 214,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

bumper mountings corroded but still secure

Fail 17 May 2022 214,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Seat belt buckle missing all rear (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear inner quarter panels corroded

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

Offside Rear inner quarter panels corroded

both inner / outer sills corroded out side prescribed areas

Pass 18 May 2021 208,826 miles

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of test

Pass 23 Jul 2020 205,714 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both sills

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 198,526 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 192,853 miles

Nearside Rear tyre small cut in tread area/starting to split

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill back/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear under lower quarter starting to corrode

Pass 27 Apr 2017 180,399 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 174,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 174,587 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 158,479 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 158,476 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 140,573 miles

front brake balance 23% just passed

Fail 13 May 2013 140,573 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake balance 23% just passed

Pass 2 May 2012 132,400 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 132,400 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 124,144 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 117,974 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 117,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 109,927 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 106,197 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 102,095 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 102,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 98,095 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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M745 OFX is a 2005 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 M745 OFX, 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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M745 OFX is a 2005 Ford Freda, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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