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R866 KWS

2003 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

176,230 mi
Last recorded176,230 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Freda134,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 KWS
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 176,230 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 171,840 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 171,839 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 168,041 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 168,037 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 160,481 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 154,753 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 147,614 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 153,999 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 153,999 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear anti roll bar link arm bushes worn.

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Excessive corrosion to underside of vehicle but not structural.

Nearside front tyre on legal limit on edges and starting to crack.

Offside front brake flexible hose ferrules corroded.

Offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

Slight bind to offside rear brake.

Slight movement in nearside front anti roll bar link arm ball joint.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 153,999 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front tyres on legal limit on edges and nearside front tyre starting to crack.

Both rear anti roll bar link arm bushes worn.

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Excessive corrosion to nearside outer sill but not structural.

Excessive corrosion to underside of vehicle but not structural.

Offside front brake flexible hose ferrules corroded.

Slight bind to offside rear brake.

Slight movement in nearside front anti roll bar link arm ball joint.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 153,999 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear anti roll bar link arm bushes worn.

Excessive corrosion to underside of vehicle but not structural.

Exhaust system corroded and slightly leaking.

Front cross member excessively corroded but not structural.

Nearside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge.

Offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 10 Sep 2015 153,999 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both rear anti roll bar link arm bushes worn.

Excessive corrosion to underside of vehicle but not structural.

Exhaust system corroded and slightly leaking.

Front cross member excessively corroded but not structural.

Nearside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge.

Offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 153,028 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 153,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 113,578 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 113,578 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside 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)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 150,040 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre flat

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 142,140 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 101,828 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 135,758 miles

N/S and O/S outer sills corroded

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 135,710 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S and O/S outer sills corroded

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 128,893 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 116,384 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 116,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 111,880 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

slight noise from aux drive belt area

Fail 21 Nov 2008 111,761 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

slight noise from aux drive belt area

Pass 3 Dec 2007 97,666 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 97,666 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 82,590 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 82,315 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 63,571 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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R866 KWS is a 2003 Ford Freda in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2003 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 134,528 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 R866 KWS, 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 23 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R866 KWS is a 2003 Ford Freda, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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