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P940 AHR

1996 Ford Freda

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,696 mi
Last recorded208,696 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 AHR
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 208,696 miles

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

slight leak on steering rack

slight play front links

Pass 5 Dec 2020 208,096 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

rear tyres low on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2019 206,532 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 206,532 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 205,628 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 203,162 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 199,783 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2016 199,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 187,266 miles

Emissions not tested unable to connect to exhaust

Under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 187,254 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer missing (7.1.1)

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

Emissions not tested unable to connect to exhaust

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 181,003 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 181,003 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 177,535 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 172,021 miles

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall surface perrishing

Rear silencer supported by 1 mount as silencer too short

Fail 25 Jul 2012 172,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall surface perrishing

Rear silencer supported by 1 mount as silencer too short

Pass 25 Aug 2011 167,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 25 Aug 2011 167,866 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 19 Nov 2009 160,923 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 156,017 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 150,794 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 139,031 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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P940 AHR is a 1996 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P940 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 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 P940 AHR registered?

P940 AHR is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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