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R529 PEL

1998 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

188,834 mi
Last recorded188,834 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Freda143,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 PEL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 188,834 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 182,725 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 182,112 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 167,271 miles

getting rusty under side of car

Pass 2 Feb 2016 153,224 miles

o/s & ns wheel arches have advanced corrosion

partial pad contact on both rears

Fail 28 Jan 2016 153,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s & ns floor/sills holed but not within 30cm of load bearing points

o/s & ns mid outer sills holed but not within 30cm of load bearing points

o/s & ns outer sills holed but not within 30cm of load bearing points

o/s & ns wheel arches have advanced corrosion

partial pad contact on both rears

Pass 29 Jan 2015 143,037 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 142,817 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)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 129,865 miles

Nearside front inner sill coroded and holed but not withing 30cm of suspension or steering.

Offside front inner sill coroded and holed but not withing 30cm of suspension or steering.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 129,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner 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)

Nearside centre sill corroded and holde but not within 30cm of suspension or steering.

Nearside front inner sill coroded and holed but not withing 30cm of suspension or steering.

Offside front inner sill coroded and holed but not withing 30cm of suspension or steering.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 118,418 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 106,257 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 106,257 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 98,045 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 92,789 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 92,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 85,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 85,277 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 74,754 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 62,910 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

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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R529 PEL is a 1998 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 143,965 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 R529 PEL, 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 28 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R529 PEL is a 1998 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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