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P242 VFA

1997 Ford Freda

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,861 mi
Last recorded136,861 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 VFA
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 136,861 miles

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

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

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

misting of oil on power steering seals

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside and nearside rear bump stop area corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

offside and nearside rear inner arches corroded

rear back panel corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2024 136,853 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

misting of oil on power steering seals

nearside front brake binding

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside and nearside rear bump stop area corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

offside and nearside rear inner arches corroded

rear back panel corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 133,420 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

antiroll bar linkages slight play offside and nearside

front panel corroded

front wheels binding

inner and outer sills corroded

offside and nearside front bottom arms corroded

offside and nearside front inner arches corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

rear bump stop areas corroded

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2021 130,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis area by spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear bump stop area corroded

offside and nearside front inner arches corroded

offside and nearside rear inner arches corroded

rear antroll bar d bushes play

rear exhaust flexy corrode and deteriated

rear seats facing backwards

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 18 Jun 2021 130,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis area by spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear bump stop area corroded

rear antroll bar d bushes play

rear exhaust flexy corrode and deteriated

rear seats facing backwards

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 13 Apr 2019 126,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear seat facing to the rear

under body under sealed

Pass 19 Dec 2017 120,964 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed on under side of body

Fail 16 Dec 2017 120,961 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

vehicle heavily under sealed on under side of body

Pass 9 Jan 2017 117,106 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 117,106 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch marked (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016
Pass 14 Aug 2014 111,128 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front inner wheel arches corroding.

both outer and inner sills corroding.

both rear outer wheel arches corroded behind trim.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 111,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front inner wheel arches corroding.

both front outer sills corroded and thin.

both rear outer wheel arches corroded behind trim.

o/s front inner sill corroding and thin.

oil around front drive shafts and diff.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 108,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 108,685 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 104,255 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 99,771 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both outer sills corroding.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 94,525 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 94,524 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 87,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 78,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,438 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 66,123 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 66,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P242 VFA is a 1997 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P242 VFA, 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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P242 VFA is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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