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R276 DKY

2014 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,832 mi
Last recorded168,832 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Freda131,356 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 DKY
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 168,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 165,762 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 159,890 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 152,362 miles

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 152,361 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 145,889 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both UJs on rear propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 145,889 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both UJs on rear propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 136,972 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 136,972 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 120,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 109,421 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 109,399 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill holed/corroded outside prescribed area

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 100,933 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,879 miles

Coolant low

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,686 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,706 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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R276 DKY is a 2014 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 131,356 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 R276 DKY, 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 12 years old, this Ford Freda is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R276 DKY is a 2014 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 May 2014.

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