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P805 YHB

1997 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

201,291 mi
Last recorded201,291 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP805 YHB
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 201,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Propshaft missing

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 200,747 miles

Front propshaft missing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 196,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Propshaft missing

Fail 27 May 2021 196,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Propshaft missing

Pass 1 Jun 2020 188,673 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 188,670 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 176,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 165,058 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2017 154,423 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s & n/s headlight lenses starting to deteriate.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 154,423 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s & n/s headlight lenses starting to deteriate.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 143,235 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension parts corroded

all underbody of vehicle showing corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f beam images fading

rear bumper corners loose to body

Fail 15 Feb 2016 143,235 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded font to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner surface (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear bumper corners loose to body

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension parts corroded

all underbody of vehicle showing corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f beam images fading

Pass 16 Oct 2013 138,423 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front radiator crossmember coroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 138,384 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front radiator crossmember coroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 123,787 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 104,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 96,453 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 96,389 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 89,853 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 81,721 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 70,023 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 70,020 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P805 YHB is a 1997 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 P805 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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P805 YHB is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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