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R513 ENF

1997 Ford Freeda

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

164,262 mi
Last recorded164,262 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Freeda144,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 ENF
MakeFord
ModelFreeda
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 164,262 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s ( border line) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s chassis (border line) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 7 May 2024 164,246 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear bracket broken and tied to towing eye facing the floor (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (border line) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (border line) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s has advanced corrosion and holed outside of prescribed area (border line (6.1.1 (c) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Apr 2023 150,538 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion various places but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 150,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 147,571 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 147,562 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 141,623 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 141,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Nearside Inner central sill excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

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

Nearside Rear chassis rail badly corroded by shock absorber mount but not excessive

Nearside Rear crossmember excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Inner central sill excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Outer central sill excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

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

Offside Rear chassis rail badly corroded by shock absorber mount but not excessive

Offside Rear crossmember excessively corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 11 Oct 2019 136,681 miles

Both rear light units damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2018 134,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Oct 2018 134,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 133,040 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 129,508 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 128,554 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 128,553 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D bush' (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 126,965 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 126,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 125,712 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 125,712 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 116,030 miles

n/s/f. wiper blade incomplete.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system flexi hose corroded.

o/s/r. and n/s/r. anti-roll-bar D bushes worn.

rear crossmember corroded.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 115,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system flexi hose corroded.

n/s/f. wiper blade incomplete.

o/s/r. and n/s/r. anti-roll-bar D bushes worn.

rear crossmember corroded.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 110,218 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 106,989 miles

wiper blades perishing. rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 10 Jul 2009 104,403 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 104,403 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 101,505 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 97,706 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Freeda?

Based on 2,393 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
5,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 94
fog lamp not working 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Registration plate lamp not working 60
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
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R513 ENF is a 1997 Ford Freeda in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1997 Ford Freeda models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 144,321 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Freeda fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R513 ENF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Freeda typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Freeda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R513 ENF is a 1997 Ford Freeda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R513 ENF shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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