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P318 RBK

1997 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

154,356 mi
Last recorded154,356 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 RBK
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 154,356 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 154,169 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 151,591 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 151,591 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 151,014 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 150,514 miles

Coolant leak rear heater hose

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 150,514 miles

Emissions not tested due to transmission leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety Transmission fluid coolant line rusted through (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Mar 2022 150,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working all position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak rear heater hose

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 149,569 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 149,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 148,001 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 148,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 144,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint slight play

front and rear under body components covered in under seal

nearside & offside sills covered in under seal

slight exhaust blow

Pass 7 Mar 2018 140,120 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 140,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 138,794 miles

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

Nearside inner sill holed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge only (4.1.E.1)

Offside inner sill holed

auto box has a leak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 133,569 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 133,569 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 128,999 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 124,424 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 119,853 miles

offside rear floor slightly corroded .

Pass 22 Mar 2012 114,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 113,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

unable to clearly view brake pads

Fail 17 Oct 2011 113,179 miles

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

unable to clearly view brake pads

Fail 27 Sep 2010 108,813 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 108,813 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 103,191 miles

slight misting from nearside front shocker,also rear brake disc,s slightly corroded ,slight leak from nearside rear halfshaft seal.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 103,180 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 93,593 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 93,593 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 74,528 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 74,527 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 65,339 miles

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

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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P318 RBK is a 1997 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 P318 RBK, 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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P318 RBK is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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