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P644 AHO

1997 Ford Freda

Beige Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

269,967 mi
Last recorded269,967 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP644 AHO
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 269,967 miles

Age related corrosion to suspension components

Pass 30 Jan 2025 246,298 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 245,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 220,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 220,614 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 202,149 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 202,149 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 192,198 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 192,197 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 1nner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake bind

Pass 6 Feb 2020 188,113 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 184,867 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective glass cracked and filling with condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion to all areas

Pass 27 Nov 2018 183,030 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 183,030 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspect corrosion under neath body

Pass 23 Feb 2018 182,096 miles

Corrosion on lower body sills on o/s and n/s

Slight corrosion on rear wheel arches

Slight damage to n/s head light lens

Wear in rear anti roll bar mounting and link bushes on both sides

Fail 23 Feb 2018 182,096 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 179,158 miles

Corrosion on n/s and o/s outer and inner sills

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Slight damage to n/s head lamp lens

Fail 8 Feb 2017 179,158 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Corrosion on n/s and o/s outer and inner sills

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Slight damage to n/s head lamp lens

Pass 29 Feb 2016 175,605 miles

general engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2014 163,108 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 163,108 miles

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

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

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

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

OS headlight full of water

Pass 30 Jul 2013 150,044 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 142,500 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 138,798 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 132,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 120,840 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 110,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 110,612 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 104,433 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 104,433 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

n/s/r hub seal leaking

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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P644 AHO is a 1997 Ford Freda in Beige with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 P644 AHO, 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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P644 AHO is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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