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P707 CFH

1997 Ford Freda

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,561 mi
Last recorded147,561 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 CFH
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 147,561 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 145,318 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 143,880 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS Fluid (Rack area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 143,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS Fluid (Rack area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 141,241 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 138,663 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner cill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner cill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 136,639 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS Fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 134,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 134,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 132,051 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake peeled rubber slightly worn.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 129,819 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 128,097 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 127,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2014 125,893 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre has some surface cuts on tyre walls but not exposing ply or chords.

offside rear tyre has small surface cut on tyre wall but not exposing ply or chords.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 123,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake pinching.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 123,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside rear brake pinching.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 123,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 123,057 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 121,078 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 121,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 119,356 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 119,354 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 116,019 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

N/s/f tyre tread uneven wear

Pass 14 Jul 2008 112,243 miles

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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P707 CFH is a 1997 Ford Freda in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 P707 CFH, 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 P707 CFH registered?

P707 CFH is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 9 February 1997.

Is P707 CFH safe to buy?

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