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P775 YHB

1997 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,007 mi
Last recorded186,007 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP775 YHB
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 186,007 miles

o/s/& n/s rear wheel arches corroded.

Fail 3 Oct 2018 186,007 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad VERY LOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/& n/s rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 178,164 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 178,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 71,602 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 162,758 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 162,758 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding less than 10kgs (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 152,650 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 138,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 138,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 12,400 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2012 124,372 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2011 107,909 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

near side front anti roll bar link rubber split

off side front anti roll bar link rubber split

Pass 17 Sep 2010 95,577 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 95,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 86,978 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 86,978 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 74,477 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 74,477 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 64,797 miles

nearside rear axle seal leaking

rear brake pads worn

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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P775 YHB is a 1997 Ford Freda in Green with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P775 YHB, 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 P775 YHB registered?

P775 YHB is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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