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P554 RBP

1996 Ford Freda

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

215,122 mi
Last recorded215,122 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 RBP
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 215,122 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 215,122 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 203,420 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 203,420 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 193,494 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 193,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 183,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 183,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 170,662 miles

gear box oil leak

rear seat missing

Fail 14 Mar 2013 170,556 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gear box oil leak

rear seat missing

Pass 9 Mar 2012 156,116 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 155,457 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 138,462 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 138,228 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 123,054 miles

2nd battery missing

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2010

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

2nd battery missing

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 112,239 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 106,687 miles

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

Offside 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 106,687 miles

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

Offside 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.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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P554 RBP is a 1996 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 P554 RBP, 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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P554 RBP is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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