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R549 GCL

1998 Ford Freda

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

217,884 mi
Last recorded217,884 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Freda143,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 GCL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 217,884 miles

Both n/s and o/s rear wheel arches are heavily corroded.

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 217,801 miles

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

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

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

Both n/s and o/s rear wheel arches are heavily corroded.

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 215,919 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 213,982 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 213,982 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 210,260 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 204,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 204,829 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing all rears not present for testing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 199,339 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 197,318 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 195,749 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 193,776 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 193,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 187,429 miles

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

Offside Rear inner + outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 178,644 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

centre exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2015 169,650 miles

Centre exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2014 159,606 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 152,078 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 150,620 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 147,527 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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R549 GCL is a 1998 Ford Freda in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R549 GCL, 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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R549 GCL is a 1998 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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