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R312 YTF

1996 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,807 mi
Last recorded186,807 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 YTF
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 186,807 miles

both rear coil spring rusty

chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Jun 2020 186,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil spring rusty

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2019 185,634 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 185,634 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 184,281 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 180,616 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 176,991 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 173,509 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 168,871 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 165,142 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 161,454 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlight lens discolouring

offside rear hub oil seal damp

Pass 12 Jun 2012 161,454 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlight lens discolouring

offside rear hub oil seal damp

Pass 3 Jun 2011 157,575 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2011 157,575 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2010 155,938 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 147,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre treads wearing low / offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2007 126,972 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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R312 YTF is a 1996 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1996 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 132,811 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 R312 YTF, 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 30 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R312 YTF is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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