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R206 KDS

1998 Ford Freda

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,467 mi
Last recorded72,467 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Freda143,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 KDS
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 72,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats removed ()

Fail 22 Jul 2025 72,429 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats removed ()

Pass 28 May 2024 70,529 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear low further investigation recommended (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front windscreen wiper strike the "A" pillar

Pass 19 May 2023 66,466 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 66,446 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 66,446 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 66,443 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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R206 KDS is a 1998 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R206 KDS, 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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What year was R206 KDS registered?

R206 KDS is a 1998 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R206 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R206 KDS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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