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P461 EAB

1997 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

122,119 mi
Last recorded122,119 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 EAB
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 122,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

underside sprayed with underseal

Pass 14 Apr 2025 120,517 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 115,821 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 115,811 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `d` bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 113,781 miles

Nearside Rear bumper and wheel arch tapped up

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot weeping (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under side corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2022 113,781 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember holed x2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended incorrectly fitted (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper and wheel arch tapped up

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot weeping (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under side corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2021 108,927 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by front suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 108,927 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking by fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by front suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 103,808 miles

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

Corrosion on inner sills, not within a prescribed area.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 103,784 miles

Corrosion on inner sills, but not within prescribed area.

Fail 28 Aug 2019 103,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on inner sills, but not within prescribed area.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 102,836 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 102,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 99,378 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

N/S REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED TO A HOLE JUST OUT OF PERSCRIBED AREA

O/S & N/S FRONT INNER SILLS CORRODED TO HOLES - OUT OF PERSCRIBED AREAS

Fail 6 Oct 2016 99,378 miles

Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

O/S & N/S FRONT INNER SILLS CORRODED TO HOLES - OUT OF PERSCRIBED AREAS

Pass 14 Sep 2015 97,785 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 97,775 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front sill corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Sep 2014 96,355 miles

corrosion in nearside front outer sill but not within a prescribed area

Fail 28 Aug 2014 96,313 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

corrosion in nearside front outer sill but not within a prescribed area

Pass 1 Aug 2013 95,055 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 95,055 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 93,874 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 92,559 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 92,559 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 92,120 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 90,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 87,416 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 83,959 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 79,349 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 79,349 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 111,046 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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P461 EAB is a 1997 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 P461 EAB, 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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P461 EAB is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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