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S648 OFJ

1998 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

200,533 mi
Last recorded200,533 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Freda143,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS648 OFJ
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 200,533 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 200,423 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 200,423 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,610 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 193,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 179,855 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 165,074 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 165,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 159,744 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 152,668 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 137,355 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 137,355 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 119,404 miles

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 16 Sep 2009 94,573 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 94,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 77,563 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 60,000 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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S648 OFJ is a 1998 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S648 OFJ, 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 S648 OFJ registered?

S648 OFJ is a 1998 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S648 OFJ safe to buy?

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