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S646 BWP

1998 Ford Freda

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

220,455 mi
Last recorded220,455 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Freda143,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS646 BWP
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 220,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 9 Jul 2024 218,775 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both rear wheel arch

Pass 4 Jul 2023 209,348 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 201,401 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2021 192,770 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2020 187,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion offside rear sill and wheel arch

Fail 1 Apr 2020 187,784 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

corrosion offside rear sill and wheel arch

Pass 4 Apr 2019 175,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged centre row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 175,703 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged centre row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 160,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 144,124 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 119,078 miles

Front Lower undertray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 94,146 miles

near side rear light cluster damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,136 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,911 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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S646 BWP is a 1998 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 S646 BWP, 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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S646 BWP is a 1998 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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