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P706 UAF

1997 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

219,894 mi
Last recorded219,894 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 219,894 miles

rear panel slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2017 219,849 miles

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

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

rear panel slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 210,229 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 210,213 miles

Fuel system component leaking at fuel pump (7.2.3)

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 24 Aug 2015 200,323 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 200,323 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 109,366 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 181,470 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 181,408 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 173,197 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor

both rear tyres approaching wear indicators

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge and approaching wear indicator

Fail 28 Aug 2012 173,068 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both headlamp beam patterns poor

both rear tyres approaching wear indicators

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge and approaching wear indicator

Fail 1 Sep 2011 164,961 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 164,961 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 156,083 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 137,881 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 137,881 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 128,473 miles

rear crossmember rotten out of prescribed area

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 UAF is a 1997 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P706 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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What year was P706 UAF registered?

P706 UAF is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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