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P264 GTA

1997 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

138,103 mi
Last recorded138,103 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 GTA
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 138,103 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

both front top strut mount bearings creaking

both steering track rod ends tight to turn but not affecting the steering

Fail 23 Feb 2026 138,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

both front top strut mount bearings creaking

both steering track rod ends tight to turn but not affecting the steering

Pass 6 Mar 2025 136,749 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 136,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 136,182 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 136,181 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 135,542 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 134,759 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 134,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 133,900 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 133,878 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 132,424 miles

Offside Front slight fluffing and fraying to seat belt

Rear Tyres starting to crack

Rear Tyres wearing slightly on edges

slight play in anti roll bar links

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 26 Feb 2020 132,424 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight fluffing and fraying to seat belt

Rear Tyres starting to crack

Rear Tyres wearing slightly on edges

slight play in anti roll bar links

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2019 127,396 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight oil leak

some fluffing/ fraying to o/s seat belt

Fail 20 Feb 2019 127,396 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight oil leak

some fluffing/ fraying to o/s seat belt

Pass 19 Sep 2017 122,774 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 122,774 miles

Emissions not tested due to broken off exhaust (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens damaged (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 113,671 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 113,671 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 106,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 103,856 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 103,856 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 102,569 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 102,569 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 100,717 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 100,717 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 98,210 miles

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

front brake discs scored

Fail 31 Oct 2011 98,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 30 Apr 2010 92,040 miles

both front tyres near wear indicators and worn on edges

Fail 29 Apr 2010 92,007 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres near wear indicators and worn on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2009 89,126 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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P264 GTA is a 1997 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 P264 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 29 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P264 GTA is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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