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M828 OFX

2005 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

266,749 mi
Last recorded266,749 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Freda122,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM828 OFX
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 266,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch and sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chais members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lip of sills to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 266,358 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill wing and wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 263,382 miles

slight leak steering rack

slight play o/s/f roll bar mounting bush

Pass 31 Aug 2016 251,905 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 241,224 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 232,260 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 214,494 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 209,566 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 199,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 184,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr rear wheel arch has slight surface rust

osr wheel arch has slight surface rust

rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2010 170,032 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 169,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 155,578 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 155,385 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 129,613 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 129,537 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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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M828 OFX is a 2005 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M828 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M828 OFX registered?

M828 OFX is a 2005 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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