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P133 UPW

1997 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,297 mi
Last recorded202,297 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 UPW
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 202,297 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 197,269 miles

With vehicle stationary and headlights on dip beam, headlights dim to low power

Pass 6 Nov 2013 191,036 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 183,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 183,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 176,575 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 176,505 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 169,062 miles

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

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

slight damage to is side body/discs all round scored and rusty.

Pass 12 Jun 2010 169,062 miles

slight damage to is side body/discs all round scored and rusty.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 167,677 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 167,639 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 151,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 142,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 135,317 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 135,234 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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P133 UPW is a 1997 Ford Freda in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P133 UPW, 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 P133 UPW registered?

P133 UPW is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 July 1997.

Is P133 UPW safe to buy?

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