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P738 UAF

2008 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

210,713 mi
Last recorded210,713 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Freda134,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 UAF
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 210,713 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

General heavy surface corrosion to underside and all components

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Taped in glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill whole length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill whole length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner and outer arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 210,683 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill inner and outer whole length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter perished

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill inner and outer whole length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Taped on (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arches inner and outer on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 210,302 miles

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

Front Radiator lower mount heavy corrosion

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill whole length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill whole length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Both rear arches inner and outer heavily corroded

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

Underside of vehicle corroded throughout

Fail 26 Jun 2023 210,302 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Radiator lower mount heavy corrosion

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill whole length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill whole length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Both rear arches inner and outer heavily corroded

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

Underside of vehicle corroded throughout

Pass 22 Jun 2022 209,602 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Corrosion underbody

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 205,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 199,861 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 195,576 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 189,353 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 184,125 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 176,706 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 167,953 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 159,446 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 153,456 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 143,198 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 134,974 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 134,974 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Water leak from hose in engine bay.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 126,039 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 115,180 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 108,983 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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P738 UAF is a 2008 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 134,276 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 P738 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 18 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P738 UAF is a 2008 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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