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R948 NUF

1998 Ford Freda

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

243,141 mi
Last recorded243,141 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Freda143,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 NUF
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 243,141 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 241,661 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 236,934 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective little smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 233,331 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 231,934 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 230,459 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 227,372 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 224,368 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sidelight unit slightly insecure

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 224,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sidelight unit slightly insecure

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 205,323 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 204,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 190,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Dec 2016 190,518 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn close to limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 178,818 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 111,462 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 111,462 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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R948 NUF is a 1998 Ford Freda in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R948 NUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R948 NUF registered?

R948 NUF is a 1998 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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