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R909 SSA

1997 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,285 mi
Last recorded124,285 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 SSA
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 124,285 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Previous REpair Covered In Underseal

Pass 22 Nov 2024 121,016 miles

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

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 30 Oct 2023 117,241 miles

some components on underside of vehicle coated in underseal not allowing full inspection

some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 8 Aug 2022 113,033 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 109,870 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 106,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 103,445 miles

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,814 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete underside of vehicle starting to corrode. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 97,796 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle in general. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 96,102 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 95,138 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,781 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 93,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 91,881 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 91,954 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 91,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,624 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 79,141 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 79,132 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

nearside front foglamp not working

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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R909 SSA is a 1997 Ford Freda in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R909 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 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 R909 SSA registered?

R909 SSA is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R909 SSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 SSA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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