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P386 SWC

2008 Ford Freda

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,904 mi
Last recorded143,904 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Freda134,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 SWC
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2022 143,904 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats are removed ()

Rear axle and suspension components are corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails and flooring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 143,328 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

auxillary belt loose

Fail 4 Nov 2021 143,327 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

auxillary belt loose

Pass 12 Nov 2020 142,635 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle and components corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2020 142,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 141,888 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Nov 2019 141,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 141,141 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 139,154 miles

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 137,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 135,547 miles

Front brake pads low.

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 133,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust is slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2013 132,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 126,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 May 2011 122,565 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 May 2011 122,565 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 114,643 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 114,643 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear seats removed

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 8 Jun 2009 106,337 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 106,330 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 106,295 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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P386 SWC is a 2008 Ford Freda in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P386 SWC, 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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What year was P386 SWC registered?

P386 SWC is a 2008 Ford Freda, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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