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T789 JDP

1999 Ford Freda

Purple Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,587 mi
Last recorded186,587 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Freda129,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT789 JDP
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 186,587 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 186,585 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill both sides as marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 180,809 miles

COOLANT HOSE INSECURE OSM

COOLANT HOSES INSECURE OSM

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 180,742 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CORRODED AND LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

COOLANT HOSE INSECURE OSM

COOLANT HOSES INSECURE OSM

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 176,128 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 173,986 miles

under vehicle heavily wax oiled

Fail 22 Jul 2022 173,986 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 171,213 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily wax oiled

Pass 15 Jan 2020 167,272 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded

repairs heavily covered in waxoil

Fail 8 Jan 2020 167,270 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 161,475 miles

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

both inner sills heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2019 161,436 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both inner sills heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 154,100 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 154,060 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill in couple places (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 145,403 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 134,466 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 123,136 miles

oil leak om front diff seal

Pass 17 Jan 2014 112,522 miles

Oil leak, possibly front axle

Pass 17 Jan 2013 93,120 miles

rear silencer. seems to be mis-aligned, possible impact damage, temp repair made to leak on top surface, silencer is secure but has mount not fully supporting

Pass 19 Dec 2011 72,436 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 61,805 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 61,805 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 61,767 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing close to limit, n/s 2mm tread , o/s 3mm tread

front axle oil leak (n/s driveshaft seal?)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,058 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 38,951 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 62,144 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 62,140 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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T789 JDP is a 1999 Ford Freda in Purple with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T789 JDP, 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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T789 JDP is a 1999 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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