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R731 YTF

1998 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,559 mi
Last recorded112,559 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Freda143,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 YTF
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 112,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 112,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 110,380 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 110,362 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 110,228 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 109,714 miles

rear wheel arches corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2022 109,284 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 109,284 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 107,057 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 107,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 105,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

exhaust slight blow and corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2020 105,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

exhaust slight blow and corrosion

Pass 15 May 2019 104,801 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill heavily under sealed

brake pipes covered in grease/underseal, front and rear

Fail 11 May 2019 104,775 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pipes covered in grease/underseal, front and rear

Pass 26 Sep 2017 101,526 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,695 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 99,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 96,335 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 89,592 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 84,856 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,452 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,159 miles

all front drop link grease boots split

both rear tyres perished

different size tyres fitted front and rear

nearside track rod end grease boot split

Pass 25 Jan 2011 69,392 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 61,861 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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R731 YTF is a 1998 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R731 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 R731 YTF registered?

R731 YTF is a 1998 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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