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R556 KAW

2016 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,453 mi
Last recorded198,453 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Freda121,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 KAW
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 198,453 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Weeping Front differential oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens is going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Full of water inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens is going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Weeping gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 191,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper ball joint cover is age perishing and cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 187,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (245/45R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (245/45R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (245/45R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (245/45R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 187,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (245/45R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (245/45R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (245/45R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (245/45R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 180,261 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 175,987 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear wheel arches corroded.

Fail 9 May 2022 175,987 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2021 173,152 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 173,147 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 167,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 162,270 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 162,270 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 153,383 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 148,488 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 148,486 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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R556 KAW is a 2016 Ford Freda in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2016 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 121,584 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 R556 KAW, 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 10 years old, this Ford Freda is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R556 KAW is a 2016 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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