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T151 YAB

1999 Ford Freda

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

248,798 mi
Last recorded248,798 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Freda129,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT151 YAB
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 248,798 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 239,459 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 239,452 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 239,356 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested RUN OUT OF FUEL (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 247,876 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 232,613 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 224,864 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 211,283 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 194,995 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 182,053 miles

all tyres age cracking on walls

Pass 14 Jun 2017 170,693 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 156,560 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 143,090 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 131,007 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 118,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 105,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 91,339 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,970 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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T151 YAB is a 1999 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 129,166 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 T151 YAB, 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 27 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T151 YAB registered?

T151 YAB is a 1999 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T151 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T151 YAB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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