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S41 VWF

1998 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

249,940 mi
Last recorded249,940 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Freda143,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS41 VWF
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 249,940 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 240,517 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 236,578 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 236,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (inner sill x2 ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 228,110 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 223,249 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 219,519 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 242,562 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 205,935 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 205,929 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 197,437 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 189,379 miles

Incorrect mirror fitted to drivers door.

N/S/F tyre scuffed on inner sidewall.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 189,345 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Incorrect mirror fitted to drivers door.

N/S/F tyre scuffed on inner sidewall.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 175,860 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 175,860 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 163,381 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 149,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 140,831 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 139,128 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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S41 VWF is a 1998 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 S41 VWF, 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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What year was S41 VWF registered?

S41 VWF is a 1998 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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