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P788 GJK

1996 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,170 mi
Last recorded156,170 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 GJK
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 156,170 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 147,079 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 141,199 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 132,942 miles

both rear sills corrosion evident

headlamp beam images weak

o/s/f tyre devoid tread at inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2017 132,942 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both rear sills corrosion evident

headlamp beam images weak

o/s/f tyre devoid tread at inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 125,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight brake drag

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow from corroded rear silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion close to tow bar mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 125,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front slight brake drag

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow from corroded rear silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion close to tow bar mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 117,568 miles

engine oil leak(s)

headlamp beam images weak

n/s/f tyre is aged low outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 109,388 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 109,388 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant level on minimum

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Apr 2013 99,786 miles

both front anti roll bar links are worn/noise

engine oil leaks

headlamp beam image is weak

oil level at minimum

Fail 25 Apr 2013 99,786 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leaks

headlamp beam image is weak

oil level at minimum

o/s/lower swivel

Pass 27 Apr 2012 89,926 miles

both front anti-roll bar link ball end boots are split

both front tyres are devoid of tread also low tread where testable n/s/f 2.5 mm o/s/f 3.0 mm........

engine oil leak(S)

headlamps are of frosted appearance

rear discs are corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,584 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,979 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 68,922 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,808 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2007 46,939 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,107 miles

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

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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P788 GJK is a 1996 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 P788 GJK, 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 P788 GJK registered?

P788 GJK is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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