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R640 MDE

1996 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,612 mi
Last recorded127,612 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 MDE
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 127,612 miles

extensive welding underside and cover over unable to check quality of work carried out

Fail 1 May 2018 127,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking injector pump (7.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out riggger (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

extensive welding underside and cover over unable to check quality of work carried out

inner sills holed

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 2 May 2017 125,362 miles

both rear shocker casings corroded

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

Fail 2 May 2017 125,362 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

both rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 125,290 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to distort 195/70/15 C

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 125,268 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides cross member (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides 215/65/15 H (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear inner and outer sills corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Front tyre starting to distort 195/70/15 C

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 124,228 miles

Both rear chassis legs corroded near spring hangers

N/S inner sill and O/S inner and outer sill corroded

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 124,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear chassis legs corroded near spring hangers

N/S inner sill and O/S inner and outer sill corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 123,574 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 123,552 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 121,611 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 26 Nov 2012 121,583 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 10 Nov 2011 116,201 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 106,098 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 106,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

coolant leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 95,365 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 92,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 94,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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R640 MDE is a 1996 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 132,811 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 R640 MDE, 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 30 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R640 MDE is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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