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T996 BDV

2009 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,299 mi
Last recorded191,299 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Freda126,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT996 BDV
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 191,299 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components mild corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under van and inner sills sprayed with protective paint

Pass 30 Mar 2021 185,298 miles

Corrosion in various places.

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

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

Slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar link bush.

Fail 23 Mar 2021 185,275 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill panel inside wheel arch - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion in various places.

O/s inner sill panel is excessively corroded outside the area covered by the mot.

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

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

Slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar link bush.

Pass 10 Feb 2020 178,535 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 178,518 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 166,332 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 166,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 164,798 miles

Front inner discs corroded

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Welding on inner sill and suspension mount is to minimum requirements

Fail 1 Jun 2018 164,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch painted white (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sillx3 painted white (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch painted white (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front inner discs corroded

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2017 164,513 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 164,244 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 164,238 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 14 Apr 2016 157,187 miles

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

Nearside Front nearside front wiper split

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 156,274 miles

Offside front fog lamp unit is cracked

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

Tape applied to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 1 Nov 2014 147,164 miles

Offside front fog lamp lense is broken.

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link.

Tape applied to nearside rear wheel arch.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 137,230 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

automatic gearbox fluid leak, unable to pin point origin

child seats fitted to both rear seats unable to test seatbelts

exhaust has areas of sealant covering, unable to fully inspect exhaust

Pass 29 Oct 2012 127,339 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 119,017 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 101,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers starting to split

Pass 24 Oct 2009 85,369 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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T996 BDV is a 2009 Ford Freda in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 126,790 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 T996 BDV, 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 17 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T996 BDV is a 2009 Ford Freda, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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