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R821 SSA

1998 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

211,955 mi
Last recorded211,955 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Freda143,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 SSA
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2024 211,955 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak coolant hose leaking ()

Fail 6 May 2024 211,949 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 May 2023 200,778 miles
Fail 8 May 2023 200,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 197,776 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 197,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 189,026 miles

Coolant leak top pipe to radiator and t piece to rear heater ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 189,008 miles

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

Coolant leak top pipe to radiator and t piece to rear heater ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 187,543 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

transmission oil cooler pipes damp

Fail 3 Apr 2017 187,333 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm front mounting point, outer sill and small hole in wheel well (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

transmission oil cooler pipes damp

Pass 22 Apr 2016 184,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced beam image barely visible (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal at rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced beam image barely visible (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal at rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 184,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored due to worn out brake pad (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 173,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake application uneven

offside front and rear brakes slight bind

Fail 5 Mar 2015 173,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake application uneven

offside front and rear brakes slight bind

Pass 17 Mar 2014 161,963 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 161,942 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 153,153 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 153,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 146,112 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 146,108 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 136,301 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 127,462 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 116,500 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R821 SSA is a 1998 Ford Freda in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 R821 SSA, 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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R821 SSA is a 1998 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R821 SSA shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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