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S514 HCG

1998 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

190,198 mi
Last recorded190,198 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Freda143,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS514 HCG
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 190,198 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 190,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 187,450 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 183,144 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 183,144 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 177,012 miles

Corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch and rear inner wheel arch

Offside Front Inner slight corrosion/damage to inner sill

Pass 28 Jul 2020 174,755 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 168,014 miles

General under body corrosion.

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 168,008 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion.

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 167,655 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2018 157,987 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 147,008 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 147,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 143,996 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

os inner sill corroded

os sill corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 140,732 miles

all tyres worn close to limit

os sill corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 137,186 miles

all tyres worn close to limit

os inner and outer sills corroded

rear cross member corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 137,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres worn close to limit

os inner and outer sills corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 133,307 miles

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

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 18 Apr 2013 133,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 127,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 123,697 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

os sill corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 117,376 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 116,394 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 116,394 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 108,657 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 101,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 91,935 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 91,868 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S514 HCG is a 1998 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S514 HCG, 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 S514 HCG registered?

S514 HCG is a 1998 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S514 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S514 HCG shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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