MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
269,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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some corrosion of front cross member
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
interior handbrake lever travel on limit
o/s rear inner sill undersealed
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
o/s rear inner sill undersealed
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2.5mm / bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust tailpipe loose
both outer sill corroded / holed
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2.5mm / bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm / bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust tailpipe loose
both outer sill corroded / holed
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all tyres low at 3mm / most worn / bald on edges
both headlights have condensation affecting headlight patterns
corrosion / holes to inner and outer sills both sides
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all tyres low at 3mm / most worn / bald on edges
both headlights have condensation affecting headlight patterns
corrosion / holes to inner and outer sills both sides
Nearside Front tyre worn / bald on outer edge
Nearside corrosion to inner and outer sills
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside corrosion to inner and outer sills
Offside headlight pattern poor
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front tyre worn / bald on outer edge
Nearside corrosion to inner and outer sills
Nearside headlight pattern poor
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside corrosion to inner and outer sills
Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills slightly corroded / holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside headlight aim poor
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills slightly corroded / holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside headlight aim poor
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
heavy corrosion on o/s sill
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres worn on outer edges
heavy corrosion on o/s sill
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hand brake as long travle
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
No front indiacator side repeat fitted, But both front indiacators have wrape round lens, and both front indiacators can be seen working by standing 1m from the rear bumper and to the side
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Slight rust offside lower sill
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front brake discs (inner faces) slightly discoloured
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
travel on handbrake
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front brake discs (inner faces) slightly discoloured
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
travel on handbrake
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R161 GCL is a 1998 Ford Freda in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1998 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 143,965 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 R161 GCL, 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 28 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R161 GCL is a 1998 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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