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R252 LAF

2010 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,635 mi
Last recorded137,635 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Ford Freda124,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 LAF
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 137,635 miles

Corrosion to both front inner sills

Fail 14 Dec 2023 137,627 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion to both front inner sills

Pass 11 Apr 2022 136,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 136,869 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 134,993 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 132,207 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 Feb 2020 132,205 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all not working (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65/15 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Nov 2018 130,889 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 130,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 128,081 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PART SMALL HOLE (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 to 3 mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 128,068 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PART SMALL HOLE (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 to 3 mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 128,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 121,510 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 121,507 miles

front discs pitted

oil leak on engine

Fail 1 Jun 2016 121,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs pitted

n/s/f tyre side wall slight cracks n/s/r tyre side wall slight cracks

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Sep 2015 117,595 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 117,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 117,254 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 103,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

center exhaust deteriated

fuel tank damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2013 103,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

center exhaust deteriated

fuel tank damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2012 98,109 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 87,583 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2011 87,579 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 74,665 miles

all front and rear tyres perished just ok at time

excessive corroded under body all over but not holed at time of test

front and rear discs worn scored and pitted just ok at time

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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R252 LAF is a 2010 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2010 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 124,892 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 R252 LAF, 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 16 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R252 LAF is a 2010 Ford Freda, first registered on 23 June 2010.

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