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P128 CRN

1997 Ford Freda

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,741 mi
Last recorded104,741 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 CRN
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 104,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 104,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside inner section (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both nearside and offside front shock absorber bump-stops are slightly deteriorated

slight undercarriage corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2023 103,837 miles

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

both nearside and offside front shock absorber bump-stops are deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2022 102,949 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 101,462 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2020 100,557 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2019 97,944 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 95,714 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2017 93,000 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,201 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 84,631 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 83,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on inner wall but not cut to cords

Fail 31 Jul 2014 83,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on inner wall but not cut to cords

Pass 14 Jun 2013 76,368 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,408 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 66,385 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 64,970 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,028 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 62,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 59,636 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 57,890 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 54,929 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 54,929 miles

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

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

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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P128 CRN is a 1997 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1997 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 128,110 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 P128 CRN, 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 29 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P128 CRN registered?

P128 CRN is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P128 CRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P128 CRN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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