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P838 AHR

1997 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

125,978 mi
Last recorded125,978 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 AHR
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 125,978 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 125,235 miles

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

rear panel suffering corrosion

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 29 Sep 2023 118,252 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 118,252 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected x member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outrigger. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2022 111,365 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 111,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner central and forward sill excessively corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner central sill excessively corroded not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 106,276 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Jun 2021 106,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Jun 2020 100,632 miles

Rear heater coolant pipes weaping

Fail 27 Jun 2020 100,623 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member beside subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 96,897 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Nearside Inner sill soft

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 88,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s inner sill corroded and holed

o/s/r suspension arm rubbing on bent metal work

Fail 14 Jun 2018 88,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s inner sill corroded and holed

o/s/r suspension arm rubbing on bent metal work

Pass 17 Jun 2017 81,915 miles

Slight corrosion in both outer wheel arches

Pass 13 Jun 2016 79,899 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 79,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 77,560 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 77,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 73,281 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 73,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 68,453 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 68,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 63,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2011 61,597 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 59,482 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2009 56,691 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 52,426 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 40,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 40,393 miles

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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P838 AHR is a 1997 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 P838 AHR, 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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P838 AHR is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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