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T141 TAU

2008 Ford Freda

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,439 mi
Last recorded100,439 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Freda134,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT141 TAU
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 100,439 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 96,944 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 92,610 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 88,658 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jul 2022 88,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jul 2021 84,512 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 84,507 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 72,721 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 72,709 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.37% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 71,412 miles

Nearside & Offside front brakes binding

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside rear axle half shaft oil seal leaking/weeping

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside rear axle half shaft oil seal leaking/weeping

Fail 21 May 2018 71,409 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside & Offside front brakes binding

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside rear axle half shaft oil seal leaking/weeping

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside rear axle half shaft oil seal leaking/weeping

Pass 26 May 2017 69,792 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Sounds like there is a blow from the exhaust or a loose air pipe under the engine

Fail 23 May 2017 69,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Sounds like there is a blow from the exhaust or a loose air pipe under the engine

Pass 26 May 2016 67,979 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 67,979 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 65,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front offside brake has a slight bind

nearside rear tyre starting to crack between tread

Pass 2 May 2014 64,406 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 62,758 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 61,574 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 60,701 miles

nearside rear hub seal weeping oil

Fail 15 Apr 2011 60,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside rear hub seal weeping oil

Pass 3 Feb 2010 52,970 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,055 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2008 39,157 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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T141 TAU is a 2008 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2008 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 134,276 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 T141 TAU, 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 18 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T141 TAU registered?

T141 TAU is a 2008 Ford Freda, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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