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P356 AHO

1996 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,748 mi
Last recorded165,748 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 AHO
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 165,748 miles

REAR LADDER RACK LOOSE

Fail 6 Feb 2026 165,748 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

REAR LADDER RACK LOOSE

Pass 4 Feb 2025 162,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODING

Fail 3 Feb 2025 162,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODING

Pass 12 Feb 2024 160,266 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 157,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 155,887 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT PERISHING (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 154,102 miles

N/S TRACK ROD END GAITER PERISHING

Pass 8 Feb 2020 152,354 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 150,265 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 148,031 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 145,870 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 144,137 miles

o/s of front crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2015 141,917 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 141,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 139,841 miles

O/S REAR TYRE INNER WALL STARTING TO PERISH

REAR OF O/S OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 16 Feb 2013 137,419 miles

n/s track rod end gaiter slightly split

o/s rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2012 133,352 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pads worn.

rear exhaust corroding.

wear in rear trailing arm bushes.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 133,298 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pads worn.

rear exhaust corroding.

wear in rear trailing arm bushes.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 128,627 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

slight wear in front anti roll bar drop links,

Pass 3 Jun 2010 120,783 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear fog light in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2009 109,390 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 96,641 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake discs wearing+pads,oil leaks

Fail 10 Jun 2008 96,641 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake discs wearing+pads,oil leaks

Pass 15 Jun 2007 101,327 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 83,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 68,933 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 68,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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P356 AHO is a 1996 Ford Freda in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 132,811 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 P356 AHO, 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 30 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P356 AHO is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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