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S553 BDP

2007 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,733 mi
Last recorded96,733 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Freda142,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 BDP
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 96,733 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 96,590 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 96,582 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 96,567 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 96,253 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 96,249 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 95,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 94,875 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 94,372 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 88,477 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 80,265 miles

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2017 80,094 miles

Rear tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 2 Aug 2016 79,092 miles

N/s and o/s track rod end boots perishing

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

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

Rear inner brake pads getting close to limit approx 3mm

Pass 30 Jul 2015 77,310 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,796 miles

Front and rear axles have different size tyres

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,380 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,319 miles

Front and rear tyres are of different size

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 69,319 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front and rear tyres are of different size

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,738 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,362 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 54,402 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,355 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 72,651 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate panel lights up white

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 72,649 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate lights up white to front

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

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

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

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

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

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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S553 BDP is a 2007 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 142,064 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 S553 BDP, 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 19 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S553 BDP registered?

S553 BDP is a 2007 Ford Freda, first registered on 14 August 2007.

Is S553 BDP safe to buy?

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