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P509 VDL

1997 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

175,618 mi
Last recorded175,618 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 VDL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 175,618 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 171,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack joints

Fail 22 Apr 2025 171,226 miles

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) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2024 163,911 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 163,907 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 155,689 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 155,688 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 147,208 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 147,208 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 137,847 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 137,834 miles

advise loose wiring on split charger

Pass 1 Nov 2018 135,788 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 135,788 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 133,831 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 132,498 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 131,440 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 130,837 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 130,292 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 130,292 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 128,416 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 128,416 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 121,510 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 108,460 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2009 105,525 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 98,083 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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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?

The MOT history for P509 VDL shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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