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P725 HAY

1996 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

195,501 mi
Last recorded195,501 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP725 HAY
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 195,501 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 195,477 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 195,383 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 184,037 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 184,037 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 171,100 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes slightly rubbing

Fail 16 Oct 2014 171,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes slightly rubbing

Fail 2 Oct 2014 170,660 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

high level brake light not working

Pass 5 Sep 2013 161,424 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

rust blisters on sills

Fail 8 Aug 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light not working

rubber boots on steering joint deterated

Pass 16 May 2012 151,601 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 151,582 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 144,308 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear prop shaft joint (front end) has slight movement

Fail 12 May 2011 144,308 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear prop shaft joint (front end) has slight movement

Pass 7 May 2010 136,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2009 130,133 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 121,850 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 111,487 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 99,358 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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P725 HAY is a 1996 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1996 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 132,811 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 P725 HAY, 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 30 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P725 HAY registered?

P725 HAY is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P725 HAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P725 HAY shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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