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P158 RYB

1997 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

212,692 mi
Last recorded212,692 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 RYB
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 212,692 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 197,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 176,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 176,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 167,258 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 167,258 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2020 166,471 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 165,630 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 163,312 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 158,632 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 158,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 152,500 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 152,500 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 139,497 miles

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

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

n/s rear axle bump stop missing

slight fading n/s o/s front headlight reflectors

slight fading rear fog light

spare wheel tyre flat

tempory repair on exhaust system

Fail 13 Feb 2014 139,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

n/s rear axle bump stop missing

slight fading n/s o/s front headlight reflectors

slight fading rear fog light

spare wheel tyre flat

tempory repair on exhaust system

Fail 19 Feb 2013 138,540 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

headlamps faded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 138,540 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

headlamps faded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 121,795 miles

batteries insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2012 121,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

batteries insecure

long travel on handbrake

Pass 1 Feb 2011 115,669 miles

both rear tyres weaing on inner tread patterns

long travel on handbrake lever

Fail 31 Jan 2011 115,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres weaing on inner tread patterns

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 8 Apr 2010 109,644 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 109,644 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 96,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r lens slightly damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2009 96,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r lens slightly damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre x3

rear tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 9 Apr 2008 92,315 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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P158 RYB is a 1997 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P158 RYB, 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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P158 RYB is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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