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T452 LAF

1999 Ford Freda

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,447 mi
Last recorded171,447 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Freda129,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT452 LAF
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 171,447 miles

Offside Rear Inner off side inner sill slight corosion coverd in underseal

Pass 20 Mar 2025 170,843 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 170,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 168,097 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 165,978 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 164,128 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 164,125 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 160,930 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 156,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 150,835 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 May 2017 145,847 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 145,847 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2016 141,487 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 129,704 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 105,455 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 102,738 miles

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

both rear tyres have minor aged cracks between treads

Pass 29 May 2012 100,231 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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T452 LAF is a 1999 Ford Freda in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T452 LAF, 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.

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What year was T452 LAF registered?

T452 LAF is a 1999 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T452 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T452 LAF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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