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V174 LHG

1999 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

101,331 mi
Last recorded101,331 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Freda129,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV174 LHG
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 101,331 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 101,331 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill X1 hole marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill X4 holes all marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 101,290 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 101,290 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 100,109 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly brake discs (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to sill end corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front brake discs inner brake surface corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

front cross member corroded

front head light len's started to deteriorate but image still visable

nearside and off side front inner sill's corroded butnot with in any stress points or load bearing

nearside and offside front outer sill's corroded but not with in pescribed area

nearside and offside rear chassis sections corroded

rear floor section corroded in area's

Fail 21 Aug 2015 100,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger to inner sill holed and corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger to inner sill holed and corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to sill end holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly brake discs (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch to sill end corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front brake discs inner brake surface corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

front cross member corroded

front head light len's started to deteriorate but image still visable

nearside and off side front inner sill's corroded butnot with in any stress points or load bearing

nearside and offside front outer sill's corroded but not with in pescribed area

nearside and offside rear chassis sections corroded

rear floor section corroded in area's

Pass 8 Apr 2014 99,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,494 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 98,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 86,041 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 86,041 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 79,044 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 79,044 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 70,405 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 70,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 58,423 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 58,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front 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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V174 LHG is a 1999 Ford Freda in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V174 LHG, 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 V174 LHG registered?

V174 LHG is a 1999 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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