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S624 JUB

1998 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

236,056 mi
Last recorded236,056 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Freda143,965 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS624 JUB
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2023 236,056 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 222,351 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 222,250 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 218,252 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 217,763 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 217,706 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 217,706 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2017 213,700 miles

under body slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2016 199,354 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 190,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2015 190,830 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 183,852 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 171,856 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2013 171,856 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 159,723 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 148,055 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 136,969 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 5 May 2010 136,969 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 122,735 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Nov 2008 119,727 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 119,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 100,007 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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S624 JUB is a 1998 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S624 JUB, 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 S624 JUB registered?

S624 JUB is a 1998 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S624 JUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S624 JUB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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