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PL52 PHL

2016 Ford Freedom

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,748 mi
Last recorded44,748 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Freedom33,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 PHL
MakeFord
ModelFreedom
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 44,748 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 44,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 37,642 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 37,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 29,990 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 29,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 21,762 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 21,762 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 13,377 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 7,344 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 5,907 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

How Reliable is the Ford Freedom?

Based on 10,630 MOT tests across 1,470 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
5,364
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
1,470
On UK Roads
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PL52 PHL is a 2016 Ford Freedom in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Ford Freedom models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 33,342 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford Freedom typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Freedom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PL52 PHL?

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What year was PL52 PHL registered?

PL52 PHL is a 2016 Ford Freedom, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is PL52 PHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL52 PHL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL52 PHL have outstanding finance?

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