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P285 FTT

1997 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,284 mi
Last recorded108,284 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 FTT
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 108,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 100,693 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 100,693 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 83,272 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 83,087 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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P285 FTT is a 1997 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P285 FTT, 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 P285 FTT registered?

P285 FTT is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P285 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P285 FTT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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