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SF18 BUU

2018 Ford Freedom

Gold Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,463 mi
Last recorded51,463 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Freedom26,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF18 BUU
MakeFord
ModelFreedom
Year2018
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 51,463 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 46,759 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 39,332 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 39,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 34,195 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 34,195 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 28,314 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 28,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw tread area ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Pass 29 Apr 2021 21,699 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Freedom?

Based on 10,630 MOT tests across 1,470 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
5,364
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
1,470
On UK Roads
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SF18 BUU is a 2018 Ford Freedom in Gold with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Ford Freedom models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 26,371 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford Freedom typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this Ford Freedom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SF18 BUU?

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What year was SF18 BUU registered?

SF18 BUU is a 2018 Ford Freedom, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is SF18 BUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF18 BUU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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