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P839 CFH

1997 Ford Freeda

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,787 mi
Last recorded168,787 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Freeda144,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 CFH
MakeFord
ModelFreeda
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 168,787 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 168,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 155,775 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 144,321 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak on to shoes n/s/r

Fail 10 Mar 2015 144,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak on to shoes n/s/r

Pass 11 Mar 2014 131,467 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 118,164 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

flexd section exhaust deteriated

o/s/r bump stop missing

water leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 118,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

flexd section exhaust deteriated

o/s/r bump stop missing

water leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 107,255 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 107,254 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 93,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside wiper blade end split

Pass 29 Mar 2010 79,915 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 79,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

offside rear bump stop missing

How Reliable is the Ford Freeda?

Based on 2,393 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
5,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 94
fog lamp not working 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Registration plate lamp not working 60
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
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P839 CFH is a 1997 Ford Freeda in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Ford Freeda models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 144,321 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Freeda fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P839 CFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Freeda typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Freeda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P839 CFH registered?

P839 CFH is a 1997 Ford Freeda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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