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S446 APA

2010 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,143 mi
Last recorded171,143 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Ford Freda124,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS446 APA
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 171,143 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, bushes cracks/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2026 171,143 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety above sump area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, bushes cracks/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 167,025 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement numerous bushes cracked front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on shoulders 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion underneath bodywork to rear and all suspension

Fail 20 Feb 2025 167,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement numerous bushes cracked front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on shoulders 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion underneath bodywork to rear and all suspension

Pass 21 Feb 2024 163,285 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 163,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 158,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 153,240 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 149,191 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 149,191 miles

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

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 144,395 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 141,587 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 141,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 138,505 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 138,505 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 135,565 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 135,565 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 132,923 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 125,440 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 116,908 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 111,733 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 111,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 103,861 miles

Battery insecure

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

slight cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 7 Sep 2011 103,861 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 2 Aug 2010 96,091 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brake pads possibly low

Fail 30 Jul 2010 96,076 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brake pads possibly low

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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S446 APA is a 2010 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2010 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 124,892 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 S446 APA, 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 16 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S446 APA is a 2010 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 August 2010.

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