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UOI 5050

1996 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,591 mi
Last recorded145,591 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOI 5050
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 145,591 miles

both inner sills corroded outside 30cm of suspension

Pass 3 May 2018 132,371 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 132,371 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 122,670 miles

both sills need attenion

Pass 23 May 2016 114,647 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 113,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 104,801 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 104,801 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,170 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 87,243 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,243 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,117 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 82,006 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,082 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 64,478 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 58,691 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 58,691 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 56,464 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 56,464 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 55,054 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 52,902 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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UOI 5050 is a 1996 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 132,811 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 UOI 5050, 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 30 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UOI 5050 registered?

UOI 5050 is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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