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P545 RNE

2008 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,735 mi
Last recorded132,735 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Freda134,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 RNE
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 132,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 131,358 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fog light switch slight fault

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2021 130,147 miles

fog light switch faulty

Fail 17 Mar 2021 130,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and step (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))

fog light switch faulty

Pass 18 Mar 2020 129,127 miles

Nearside Front outer step slightly corroded

Nearside Front suspension arm very rusty

Nearside Rear under cross member corroded

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

Offside Front suspension arm very rusty

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive possable slight fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parkbrake performance low may require attention soon

Fail 6 Mar 2020 129,105 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under floor/sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill back x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front outer step slightly corroded

Nearside Front suspension arm very rusty

Nearside Rear under cross member corroded

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

Offside Front suspension arm very rusty

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive possable slight fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parkbrake performance low may require attention soon

Pass 8 Mar 2019 126,846 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 124,513 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 124,513 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement missing/clamp broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 118,453 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 108,133 miles

rear propshaft universal joints worn

Fail 16 Jun 2016 108,133 miles

Battery insecure aux battery under bonnet (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking in engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

rear prop universal joints worn

Pass 12 Jun 2015 103,918 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 101,097 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 99,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 99,890 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 98,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear anti roll bar mounting rubber worn

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2011 96,253 miles

both front tyres worn close to limits and wearing unevenly

both rear tyres worn close to limits

exhaust middle section corroded and blowing

Fail 9 Jun 2011 96,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

both front tyres worn close to limits and wearing unevenly

both rear tyres worn close to limits

exhaust middle section corroded and blowing

Pass 11 Jun 2010 95,343 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Jun 2009 88,911 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 88,911 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front pads low

o/s/f brake disc lightly pitted

Pass 12 Jun 2008 84,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise light corrosion to rear chasis crossmember

advise only one seat fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2008 84,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise light corrosion to rear chasis crossmember

advise only one seat fitted at time of test

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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P545 RNE is a 2008 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 134,276 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 P545 RNE, 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 18 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P545 RNE is a 2008 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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