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R92 LHK

1998 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,094 mi
Last recorded91,094 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Freda143,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 LHK
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2024 91,094 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam When main beam is switched on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

General corrosion to underside and components

Lower sills and rear arches corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 81,572 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 81,559 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad s on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 73,942 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear of roof in gutter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Various areas of corrosion to underside and body

Fail 22 Feb 2022 73,939 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear of roof in gutter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Various areas of corrosion to underside and body

Pass 7 May 2021 72,701 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Roof above drivers and above rear most window (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Various areas of corrosion to underside and body

Fail 6 May 2021 72,699 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Roof above drivers and above rear most window (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Various areas of corrosion to underside and body

Pass 1 Jul 2019 67,994 miles

Front both brake discs v. heavily corroded.

both rear inner sills & chassis box sections heavily corroded.

Fail 27 Jun 2019 67,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi & rear silencer, transfer case joint back. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively return stroke. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both brake discs v. heavily corroded.

both rear inner sills & chassis box sections heavily corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 63,145 miles

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

corrosion to rear outer sills

Fail 28 Jun 2018

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to rear outer sills

Fail 23 Jun 2018 63,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre is reinforced

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,258 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,208 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 56,670 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,301 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,681 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,801 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,956 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 43,956 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 42,006 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 42,001 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,934 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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R92 LHK is a 1998 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R92 LHK, 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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R92 LHK is a 1998 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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