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P73 XAW

2014 Ford Freda

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

269,072 mi
Last recorded269,072 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Freda131,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 XAW
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 269,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 262,745 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 255,733 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 255,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2022 246,134 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 246,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 235,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 223,544 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 223,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 213,646 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 205,736 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 205,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember under radiator (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember under radiator (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 199,897 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 194,467 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 194,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 185,805 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 185,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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P73 XAW is a 2014 Ford Freda in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2014 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 131,356 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 P73 XAW, 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 12 years old, this Ford Freda is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P73 XAW is a 2014 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 October 2014.

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