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P389 OET

2004 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,021 mi
Last recorded171,021 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Freda145,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 OET
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 171,021 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 165,813 miles

vehicle fully under sealed

Pass 12 Jul 2018 147,688 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 137,270 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 137,270 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 12 May 2017 137,264 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 May 2016 128,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65C15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 128,438 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill badly repaired various places (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65C15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 124,633 miles

Various brake pipes covered with grease, cannot fully inspect

Fail 19 Mar 2015 124,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside front brake binding but not to excess

Various brake pipe's ends covered with grease, cannot inspect properly.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 123,729 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bind on front brakes

tail pipe corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2014 123,663 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight bind on front brakes

tail pipe corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 123,140 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 11,810 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 114,700 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 111,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet stay missing

tailgate supports u/s

Fail 18 Dec 2009 111,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet stay missing

tailgate supports u/s

Pass 6 Aug 2008 107,770 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 103,460 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 99,612 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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P389 OET is a 2004 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 145,170 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 P389 OET, 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 22 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P389 OET is a 2004 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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