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T85 SMW

2012 Ford Freda

White Lpg 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,655 mi
Last recorded147,655 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Freda119,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT85 SMW
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 147,655 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 147,638 miles

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL / OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached WHEEL ARCH CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective PRODUCT ON LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 147,617 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner/outer sill near to front torsion bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near to radius arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded and holed central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle radius arm bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill near front torsion bar mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle radius arm bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fog light switch not labelled

Rear LPG tank and hose ferrule corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 132,760 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 132,760 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 117,728 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier nearside (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 6 Dec 2021 117,529 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier nearside (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 8 Dec 2020 110,011 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 98,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside rear sill

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 5 Dec 2018 86,999 miles

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

deep cut to n/s front tyre side wall

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 8 Dec 2017 70,927 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,742 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 49,259 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,043 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,961 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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T85 SMW is a 2012 Ford Freda in White with a 2,490cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 119,653 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 T85 SMW, 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 14 years old, this Ford Freda is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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T85 SMW is a 2012 Ford Freda, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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