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P742 LMO

2004 Ford Freda

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

238,230 mi
Last recorded238,230 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Freda145,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP742 LMO
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 238,230 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 238,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 231,686 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

general under body rust advise

Pass 18 Aug 2023 22,285 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 22,283 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 209,714 miles

general under body rust

Pass 30 Jun 2021 199,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 199,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 194,600 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 187,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 181,562 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2016 178,162 miles

nearside inner side sill corroding(front and centre)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 178,162 miles

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

nearside inner side sill corroding(front and centre)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 172,328 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 172,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 150,267 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 150,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

os inner sill has a hole appearing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 124,920 miles

visible corrosion to sills and supports , this is either 1; not within prescribed areas or 2; not deemed structural or load bearing for MOT purposes

Fail 2 Jul 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

visible corrosion to sills and supports , this is either 1; not within prescribed areas or 2; not deemed structural or load bearing for MOT purposes

Pass 24 Jul 2012 120,221 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 120,221 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 114,573 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 114,570 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 106,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 106,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 98,483 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 98,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 90,834 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Slight leak from transmision pan

Pass 16 Feb 2007 86,132 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 78,122 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 78,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P742 LMO is a 2004 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2004 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 145,170 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 P742 LMO, 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 22 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P742 LMO is a 2004 Ford Freda, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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