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R204 PEL

2004 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

198,210 mi
Last recorded198,210 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Freda145,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 PEL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 198,210 miles

Slight corrosion front crossmember / radiator support

Fail 27 Oct 2017 198,128 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion lower closing panel of front crossmember

Pass 17 Oct 2016 191,565 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body slightly corroded in areas

Pass 31 Oct 2015 185,379 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 185,371 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 179,678 miles

Both rear outer wheel arches corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to fully see front or rear brake pads

Fail 16 Oct 2014 179,495 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Both rear outer wheel arches corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front inner sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Offside front outer sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Offside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to fully see front or rear brake pads

Pass 10 Oct 2013 174,421 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 174,416 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 166,699 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SLIGHT CORROSION O/SIDE REAR WHEELARCH

Fail 9 Oct 2012 166,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SLIGHT CORROSION O/SIDE REAR WHEELARCH

Pass 14 Oct 2011 160,916 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 160,884 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 153,083 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 145,203 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 137,068 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 137,043 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 129,482 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 119,730 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 107,080 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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R204 PEL is a 2004 Ford Freda in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 145,170 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R204 PEL, 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 22 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R204 PEL registered?

R204 PEL is a 2004 Ford Freda, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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