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R799 ADP

1997 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,881 mi
Last recorded194,881 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 ADP
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 194,881 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill not in prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill not in prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEG NEAR SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear areas of wheel arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 194,869 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR AREA OF LOWER CROSSMEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR AREA OF LOWER CROSSMEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT AREA OF FRONT PANEL BELOW HEADLAMP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT AREA OF INNER WHEEL ARCH BELOW HEADLAMP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill not in prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill not in prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS LEG NEAR SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear areas of wheel arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 190,219 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 181,543 miles

offside tow bar and mounting area corroded

slight wear all rear tie rod bushes

Fail 12 Jun 2024 181,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight wear all rear tie rod bushes

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip and main (4.1.4 (a))

offside tow bar and mounting area corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 170,604 miles

squeal offside rear wheel when rotated

Fail 7 Jun 2023 170,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

squeal offside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 24 May 2022 157,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 143,258 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2021 143,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 135,009 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 130,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated very slight tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 129,275 miles

Offside battery tray coroded and battery insacure

all rear seats and belts not tested

various body and chaasie areas coroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 129,243 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member/chassie (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill areas (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside battery tray coroded

Rear seats and belts not tested

Pass 30 Mar 2017 127,104 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 123,200 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to front crossmember

slight corrosion to inner sills

Pass 4 Oct 2014 114,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 112,122 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 103,251 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,303 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 82,734 miles

osr tyre has slightly distorted sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2009 74,505 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 65,807 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 65,807 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R799 ADP is a 1997 Ford Freda in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 128,110 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 R799 ADP, 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 29 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R799 ADP registered?

R799 ADP is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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