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S701 VWE

1998 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

251,859 mi
Last recorded251,859 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Freda143,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS701 VWE
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 251,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

reversing light not working

Pass 30 Jul 2024 245,603 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all suspension components / all brake pipes / under side car undersealed

rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2024 245,460 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 236,798 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 232,607 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 232,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 228,461 miles

slight bind on n/s/f wheel

Fail 10 Jul 2021 228,451 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight bind on n/s/f wheel

Pass 23 Jun 2020 224,119 miles

headlamps deteriorated

slight play n/s/f track rod end

Pass 13 Jul 2019 217,823 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 217,823 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 209,133 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 209,133 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 203,719 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 198,394 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 198,394 miles

Offside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 189,928 miles

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

front tyres perished 225/50zr17

Fail 22 Jun 2015 189,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres perished 225/50zr17

Fail 20 Jun 2014 180,356 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 180,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 162,624 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OSR halfshaft seal weaping

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 158,492 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 153,998 miles

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

oil seapage off side rear half shaft seal.

Pass 14 May 2010 145,560 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 145,325 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 136,653 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

link rod gaiters slightly deterioiated nearside and offside front

offside front rack end slight movement

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 129,442 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 129,442 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 112,440 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 97,671 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 97,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S701 VWE is a 1998 Ford Freda in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 S701 VWE, 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 S701 VWE registered?

S701 VWE is a 1998 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S701 VWE shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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