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R357 VOD

2007 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

208,838 mi
Last recorded208,838 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Freda142,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 VOD
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2021 208,838 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Centre near seat mounting (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 205,208 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 187,817 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 187,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within 30cm of front suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen poor lens (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within 30cm of front suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp kick off getting weak

Pass 31 Mar 2018 169,738 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 169,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 149,783 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 49,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced fades off (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced fades off (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 142,886 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 142,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 139,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 139,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 132,595 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 120,151 miles

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

Parking sensor turned off

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 120,144 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking sensor turned off

Pass 12 Jan 2011 106,593 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 99,554 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 99,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Jan 2009 97,642 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight corrosion nearside engine mount

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 19 Jan 2008 94,706 miles

slight corrosion by n/s engine mount

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2007 88,973 miles

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

slight travel on hand brake

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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R357 VOD is a 2007 Ford Freda in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2007 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 142,064 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 R357 VOD, 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 19 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R357 VOD registered?

R357 VOD is a 2007 Ford Freda, first registered on 23 February 2007.

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