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S454 TCV

2017 Ford Freda

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,632 mi
Last recorded166,632 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Freda109,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS454 TCV
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 166,632 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 160,042 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 160,037 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 152,063 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 152,053 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 145,514 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 145,514 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlamps have poor beam pattern

Pass 26 May 2021 137,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 133,531 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 128,902 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

upper bearing creaking on offside macpherson strut

Fail 6 Mar 2019 128,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

upper bearing creaking on offside macpherson strut

Pass 9 Mar 2018 118,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 108,208 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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S454 TCV is a 2017 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2017 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 109,736 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 S454 TCV, 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 9 years old, this Ford Freda is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S454 TCV registered?

S454 TCV is a 2017 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 January 2017.

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