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R531 VOD

2007 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

275,359 mi
Last recorded275,359 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Freda142,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 VOD
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2023 275,359 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front foglight not working

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

body corroded through in some non-prescribed areas

body surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2022 267,341 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front floor area corroded through in non-prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front floor area corroded through in non-prescribed area

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

body surface corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2021 259,056 miles

Front tyres worn on inner/outer edges-not to cords at present

Offside Rear light unit has lense tape

Rear discs have surface corrosion

Rear tyres worn on inner /outer edges

corroded through in non-prescribed areas

Fail 25 Aug 2021 258,976 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system excessively rough and tight (2.1.1 (a))

Front front tyres worn on edges-not to cords at present

Rear discs have surface corrosion

Rear tyres worn on edges

corroded through in non-prescribed areas

Pass 28 Aug 2020 254,199 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded through in non-prescribed area

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

body surface corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2020 254,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded through in non-prescribed area

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

body surface corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2019 254,125 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member several (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 250,251 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST FLEXI HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CANNOT SPIN WHEELS ,FULL 4 WHEEL DRIVE

CHASSIS AND BODY SILLS CORRODED MAY NEED REPAIR NEXT M.O.T

Central Rear Upper NO HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT WORKING

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT POOR MAY NEED REPLACE NEXT M.O.T

Nearside Front Outer TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear LAMP DAMAGED GLASS

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective OUTER MOUNT BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear TOW BAR AREA CORRODED BUT NO TOWING BAR FITTED

Fail 27 Sep 2018 250,251 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST FLEXI HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CANNOT SPIN WHEELS ,FULL 4 WHEEL DRIVE

CHASSIS AND BODY SILLS CORRODED MAY NEED REPAIR NEXT M.O.T

Central Rear Upper NO HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT WORKING

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT POOR MAY NEED REPLACE NEXT M.O.T

Nearside Front Outer TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear LAMP DAMAGED GLASS

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective OUTER MOUNT BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE ,FITTED CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively REAR DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear TOW BAR AREA CORRODED BUT NO TOWING BAR FITTED

Fail 25 Sep 2018 250,488 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

ADVANCED CORROSION AT OFFSIDE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING MOUNT AND NEAR THE FORWARD TRAILING ARM MOUNT

BODY SILLS CORRODED AT CENTRE OF VAN BELOW DOORS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CORROSION AT NEARSIDE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING MOUNT

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED UNDER RADIATOR

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON THE OUTER EDGE

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP IMAGE DETERIORATED DUE TO WATER INGRESS

Offside Rear lamp damaged

REAR BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATED/WORN

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

REAR INNER BODY SILLS CORRODED --ADVANCED AND PERFORATED

REAR TOW BAR PRESCRIBED AREAS BADLY CORRODED --BUT MAIN BAR REMOVED

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 21 Sep 2018 25,444 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

ADVANCED CORROSION AT OFFSIDE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING MOUNT AND NEAR THE FORWARD TRAILING ARM MOUNT

BODY SILLS CORRODED AT CENTRE OF VAN BELOW DOORS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CORROSION AT NEARSIDE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING MOUNT

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED UNDER RADIATOR

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON THE OUTER EDGE

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP IMAGE DETERIORATED DUE TO WATER INGRESS

Offside Rear lamp damaged

REAR BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATED/WORN

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

REAR INNER BODY SILLS CORRODED --ADVANCED AND PERFORATED

REAR TOW BAR PRESCRIBED AREAS BADLY CORRODED --BUT MAIN BAR REMOVED

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 6 Sep 2017 246,821 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

corrosion to rear underside near upper spring mounts and the offside forward trailing arm mount

rear tow bar prescribed areas corroded badly but the bar has been removed !

Fail 30 Aug 2017 246,707 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to rear underside near upper spring mounts and the offside forward trailing arm mount

rear tow bar prescribed areas corroded badly but the bar has been removed !

Pass 28 Sep 2016 239,865 miles

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 239,864 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 239,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 225,536 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 225,523 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 225,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 214,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2013 206,074 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 195,543 miles

195/70 R 15 tyres front

215/65 R 15 tyres rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2012 195,449 miles

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

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

195/70 R 15 tyres front

215/65 R 15 tyres rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 184,805 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 167,453 miles

195/70 R 15 tyres fitted front

215/65 R15 tyres fitted rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2009 151,406 miles

195/70 15 tyres fitted front

215/70 15 tyres fitted rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 134,441 miles

195/70 15 tyres fitted front

215/65 15 tyres fitted rear

Fail 15 Jul 2008 134,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

195/70 15 tyres fitted front

215/65 15 tyres fitted rear

Pass 31 Jul 2007 111,469 miles

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

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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R531 VOD is a 2007 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 R531 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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R531 VOD is a 2007 Ford Freda, first registered on 17 May 2007.

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