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P233 GTA

2009 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

159,303 mi
Last recorded159,303 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Freda126,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 GTA
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 159,303 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 151,826 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 148,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general build up of corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Jan 2024 148,985 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general build up of corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2023 146,978 miles

Emissions too low to record

Fail 17 Jan 2023 146,978 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion hole in rear crossmember adjacent to tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Emissions too low to record

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

Nearside Rear Seatbelt not fully checked- buckle inaccessible

Offside Rear Seatbelt not fully checked- buckle inaccessible

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 143,634 miles

Front Front fog lights inoperative

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2022 143,634 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp not working ALL position lamps inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn All rear anti roll bar bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust blowing

Front Front fog lights inoperative

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 142,303 miles

Front end crossmember getting abit corroded

General underside getting abit of surface corrosion in places

Inner sill areas getting abit corroded

N/S/F fog/spot light n/w

Fail 12 Jan 2021 142,303 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front end crossmember getting abit corroded

General underside getting abit of surface corrosion in places

Inner sill areas getting abit corroded

N/S/F fog/spot light n/w

Pass 17 Jan 2020 140,912 miles

Diesel heater plug light at dash flashes ON/OFF

General underside starting to get abit corroded in places (esp along inner sills and front end crossmember/radiator mount areas

N/S/F inner wing/engine bay area beneath battery tray, getting abit corroded

Slight corrosion at front and rear inner w/arch areas

Pass 16 Jan 2019 138,379 miles

Both rear inner w/arch edges getting abit corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded in places

General underside areas getting abit corroded in places

Heater plug light at dash stays flashing ON/OFF

Unable to open rear door

Fail 10 Jan 2019 138,379 miles

All direction indicators not working Relay clicking very quickly (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner w/arch and up behind bumper areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear end outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Appears to be slow puncture at N/S/F tyre (slight leak from outer sidewall/tread edge area)

Both rear inner w/arch edges getting abit corroded

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded in places

General underside areas getting abit corroded in places

Heater plug light at dash stays flashing ON/OFF

Slight brake bind at O/S/F

Unable to open rear door

Pass 10 Jan 2018 134,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake is sticking slightly

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine bay hidden by covers

Fail 9 Jan 2018 134,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake is sticking slightly

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine bay hidden by covers

Pass 24 Jan 2017 131,978 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch and battery tray corroding

Fail 13 Jan 2017 131,975 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch and battery tray corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2016 130,016 miles

Front both wiper blade rubbers are split

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting above towbar fixing (6.6.6)

Nearside battery tray heavily corroded and weak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre perishing heavily in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 130,016 miles

Front both wiper blade rubbers are split

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished heavily in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting above towbar fixing (6.6.6)

Nearside battery tray heavily corroded and weak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre perishing heavily in tread

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 126,187 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both track rod end gators perished

radiator cross member slightly rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2014 122,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

raditor mounting corroided

Pass 12 Jan 2013 117,822 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2013 117,822 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 109,103 miles

slight blow from exhaust tail box

slight play n/s/f suspension

Fail 15 Jan 2011 100,729 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

aux belts slightly cracking

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

offside rear brake discs corroded & pitted,nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

travel on hand brake

Pass 15 Jan 2011 100,729 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

aux belts slightly cracking

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

offside rear brake discs corroded & pitted,nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

travel on hand brake

Pass 16 Jan 2010 92,875 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2009 82,976 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 82,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P233 GTA is a 2009 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2009 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 126,790 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 P233 GTA, 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 17 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P233 GTA is a 2009 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 February 2009.

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