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P937 LRD

1997 Ford Freda

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,017 mi
Last recorded124,017 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP937 LRD
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 124,017 miles

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

nearside inner sill has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

underside and sills have surface rust in places

Fail 25 Aug 2026 124,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside inner sill has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

underside and sills have surface rust in places

Pass 27 Aug 2025 118,098 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 118,098 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 113,559 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 110,343 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drivers seat belt starting to fray

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Aug 2022 108,465 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 105,557 miles

Front roll bar links dust covers worn

Front tyres very low 2 mm and perished

Rear handbrake performance very low

Rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 7 Aug 2020 104,018 miles

Front dust covers weak on front roll bar links

tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2019 101,694 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all discs corroded

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,873 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 94,166 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight handbrake travel

Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,184 miles

o/s inner sill weak

slight handbrake travel

wiper blades worn

Pass 29 Jul 2014 91,185 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 91,185 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 87,109 miles

left horn button not working

wipers in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2012 83,689 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 80,874 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 80,874 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 77,196 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 77,196 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 72,669 miles

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

both wiper blades starting to split

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil light on at idle

Pass 12 May 2008 71,906 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 66,893 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 66,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 60,425 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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P937 LRD is a 1997 Ford Freda in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P937 LRD, 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 P937 LRD registered?

P937 LRD is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P937 LRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P937 LRD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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