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P706 OET

1997 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

274,819 mi
Last recorded274,819 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP706 OET
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 274,819 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill weak recommend repair marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill weak recommend repair marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 269,656 miles

Offside Inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 16 Oct 2024 269,656 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 9 Sep 2024 269,647 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier X 2 (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired cross member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 262,911 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 262,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

cross member corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 254,797 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 254,793 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2021 245,705 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 245,603 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber outer casing damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber outer casing damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 236,489 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 230,834 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 219,843 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 205,436 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 205,423 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 192,411 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 179,503 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 168,148 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 156,777 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 152,230 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 146,771 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 142,723 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 139,851 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 136,031 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 131,998 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 125,273 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 125,273 miles

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

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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P706 OET is a 1997 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 P706 OET, 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 P706 OET registered?

P706 OET is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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