MOT Status
ValidMileage
175,618 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Spare tyre defective flat ()
nearside front inner sill corroded
offside front crossmember corroded
offside rear inner sill corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack joints
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2156516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all tyres advance perishing
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
advise loose wiring on split charger
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak ()
exhaust in poor condition
front brake pads low
slight play in o/s and n/s/f lower arm front bushes
slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link bush
small blow on centre exhaust
very little reserve travel left on park brake
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust in poor condition
front brake pads low
slight play in o/s and n/s/f lower arm front bushes
slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link bush
small blow on centre exhaust
very little reserve travel left on park brake
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery insecure
How Reliable is the Ford Freda?
Based on 28,175 MOT tests across 1,491 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P509 VDL is a 1997 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 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 P509 VDL, 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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What year was P509 VDL registered?
P509 VDL is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P509 VDL safe to buy?
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