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R556 YTF

1998 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

278,927 mi
Last recorded278,927 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Freda143,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 YTF
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 278,927 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all welding covered by underseal

Pass 17 Sep 2024 271,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all welding repairs covered in under seal

Pass 21 Sep 2023 269,645 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

all welding repairs covered in under-seal

Fail 15 Sep 2023 269,637 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing ns and os (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

all welding repairs covered in under-seal

Pass 15 Sep 2018 264,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 259,849 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s corner of rear cross member corroded. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak oil leak from sump area. ()

Tape over both rear arch edges. unable check for excessive corrosion.

Fail 1 Aug 2017 259,849 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s corner of rear cross member corroded. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak oil leak from sump area. ()

Tape over both rear arch edges. unable check for excessive corrosion.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 247,646 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 247,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 235,737 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 717,901 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 717,899 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 204,624 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 190,128 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 174,156 miles

all 4 tyres geting low

both rear d rubbers slight movement

n/s rear hub damp

slight oil leak

uder sides of vehicle forming rust

Pass 11 Nov 2009 156,583 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 156,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 137,717 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 YTF is a 1998 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R556 YTF, 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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What year was R556 YTF registered?

R556 YTF is a 1998 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R556 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 YTF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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