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R344 YJU

2006 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,200 mi
Last recorded138,200 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Freda137,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 YJU
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 138,200 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 138,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill various areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 131,963 miles

Corrosion on O/S Sill

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 128,266 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 121,774 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 114,816 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 114,816 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 109,642 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 109,581 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 102,217 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 96,993 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front 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 slightly perrished

Fail 24 Nov 2011 96,993 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front 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 slightly perrished

Pass 12 Nov 2010 90,825 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 90,812 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 85,992 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 77,552 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 71,353 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 64,068 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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R344 YJU is a 2006 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 137,524 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 R344 YJU, 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 20 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R344 YJU registered?

R344 YJU is a 2006 Ford Freda, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is R344 YJU safe to buy?

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