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SF18 BYZ

2018 Ford Freedom

Gold Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,936 mi
Last recorded64,936 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Freedom26,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 64,936 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slight leak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 41,343 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 40,629 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 40,629 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 35,708 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 35,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer edge of tread . ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear exhaust rubbers splitting/ perishing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 30,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen in NS swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 30,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working Not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working Missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen in NS swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 25,545 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in outer edge of tread ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside oil leak from offside driveshaft oil seal

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 13,631 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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 BYZ is a 2018 Ford Freedom in Gold with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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What year was SF18 BYZ registered?

SF18 BYZ is a 2018 Ford Freedom, first registered on 26 March 2018.

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