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R244 BYB

1997 Ford Freda

Orange Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,119 mi
Last recorded178,119 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 BYB
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 178,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 178,118 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen missing (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 172,745 miles

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

all suspension corroded

oil weep from engine

rear arches corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2017 171,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level stop lamp not working

Oil leak ()

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

corrosion / rust build up on suspension and braking components

corrosion / rust on bodywork

Fail 4 Aug 2017 171,722 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Auxiliary belts noisy / seem to need adjustment

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level stop lamp not working

Oil leak ()

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

corrosion / rust build up on suspension and braking components

corrosion / rust on bodywork

Pass 21 Jun 2016 168,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body of car corroded

coolant leak (small)

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2015 159,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear inner sill badly corroded but not deemed structural or load bearing and not within 30cm of mountings

slight underbody surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2014 158,872 miles

corrosion to offside rear lower inner sill section

high level brake light not working

Fail 3 Jun 2014 158,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Outer 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)

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Jul 2012 155,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

slight cut to outer wall n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2011 150,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 150,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R244 BYB is a 1997 Ford Freda in Orange with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 128,110 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 R244 BYB, 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 29 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R244 BYB registered?

R244 BYB is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R244 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R244 BYB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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