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P681 UAF

1997 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

150,677 mi
Last recorded150,677 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 UAF
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 150,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 150,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill has hole 30cm away from mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner wheel arch excessively corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill has multiple holes 30cm away from anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch excessively corroded 30cm away from mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 145,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 138,986 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corrosion

Offside Front inner sill corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2022 138,402 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 138,398 miles

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember carrying radiator. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both rear wheel arches scabby.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 137,965 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 137,412 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 137,412 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

needs tracking.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 136,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 135,901 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 134,083 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 134,083 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 134,058 miles

Central Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

general vehicle condition corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 131,413 miles

Centre Rear high level brake light innop

Fuel flap insecure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front boot damp but secure

Offside Front steering boot damp

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some items

Fail 21 Jun 2016 131,413 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight bulb intermittent on and off (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Rear high level brake light innop

Fuel flap insecure

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front boot damp but secure

Offside Front steering boot damp

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 19 Jun 2015 129,455 miles

o/s steering rack gaiter damp

Fail 15 Jun 2015 129,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 3 Jun 2014 126,312 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 126,312 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 123,272 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 119,719 miles

both front tyres a little perished.

slight oil leak from front axle at passengerside.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 119,719 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres a little perished.

slight oil leak from front axle at passengerside.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 115,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight perishing of all tyres,cords not exposed at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2009 114,473 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 110,200 miles

Slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link bush

Fail 13 Feb 2009 110,200 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link bush

Pass 5 Feb 2008 101,790 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 101,790 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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P681 UAF is a 1997 Ford Freda in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 P681 UAF, 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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P681 UAF is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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