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R147 BCH

2017 Ford Freda

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,057 mi
Last recorded132,057 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Freda109,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 BCH
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 132,057 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 132,055 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 128,147 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 126,471 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 125,171 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 116,234 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 66,444 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 104,519 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 93,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,477 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 78,475 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 78,475 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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R147 BCH is a 2017 Ford Freda in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 109,736 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 R147 BCH, 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 9 years old, this Ford Freda is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R147 BCH registered?

R147 BCH is a 2017 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 December 2017.

Is R147 BCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R147 BCH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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