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P475 LRD

1996 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,042 mi
Last recorded121,042 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP475 LRD
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 121,042 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 27 Aug 2024 120,035 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pas rack weeping at pinion

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 27 Aug 2024 120,035 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pas rack weeping at pinion

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Sep 2023 119,002 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at pinion (2.1.5 (a))

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 4 Sep 2023 117,060 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Sep 2022 114,870 miles

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2022 114,870 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2021 110,359 miles

sill section corroded @ o/s/r

Pass 19 Aug 2020 109,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 109,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 98,703 miles

corrosion at o/s rear of sill

Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,826 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 75,410 miles

All suspension components corroded

Under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 May 2009 70,254 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,011 miles

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2006 64,992 miles

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

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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P475 LRD is a 1996 Ford Freda in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P475 LRD, 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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P475 LRD is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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