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R877 YTF

1996 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

308,283 mi
Last recorded308,283 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 YTF
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 308,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Nearside Front battery earth terminal loose

Offside Front Inner cv boot has a minor leak

Offside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

centre stop lamp out

minor gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2024 328,271 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing stalk not visible (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing stalk not visible (7.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white in colour (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

Nearside Front battery earth terminal loose

Offside Front Inner cv boot has a minor leak

Offside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

centre stop lamp out

minor gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2023 303,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 303,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 302,337 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2021 290,558 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 278,233 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 263,158 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 249,668 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 240,745 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 227,503 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 211,736 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear child seat fittied

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2014 195,514 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 180,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 167,453 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 167,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 151,849 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 151,849 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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R877 YTF is a 1996 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R877 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 30 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R877 YTF registered?

R877 YTF is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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