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P362 UPW

2008 Ford Freda

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

294,698 mi
Last recorded294,698 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Freda134,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 UPW
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 294,698 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both front near head lights (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 294,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both front near head lights (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 291,390 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 280,256 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill,has crush damage

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted,and has small hole,but keeping dirt out (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2019 280,255 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill,has crush damage

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted,and has small hole,but keeping dirt out (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2018 264,196 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear in D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear noted in D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 245,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

severe oil leak at both rear wheels from axle seals but not contaminating brakes

Fail 27 Jul 2017 245,549 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in centre (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in centre (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

severe oil leak at both rear wheels from axle seals but not contaminating brakes

Pass 21 Jul 2016 218,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter inner end (2.3.3b)

Oil leak both rear hub oil seals ()

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

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 18 Jul 2016 218,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing clamp also missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

high level brake lamp inop

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter inner end (2.3.3b)

Oil leak both rear hub oil seals ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 192,865 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 192,865 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 179,650 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear differential seal leaking

offside rear differential seal leaking

Fail 25 Jun 2014 179,645 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear differential seal leaking

offside rear differential seal leaking

Pass 21 Jun 2013 171,657 miles

N/S/F headlamp slightly discoloured

both front tyres slightly worn on both edges

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

fluid around N/S/F brake disc guard

Pass 11 Jul 2012 168,280 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

front exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly

rear coil springs slightlty corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 164,512 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2010 161,322 miles

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 148,177 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 135,369 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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P362 UPW is a 2008 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 134,276 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 P362 UPW, 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 18 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P362 UPW is a 2008 Ford Freda, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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