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V457 FTN

2016 Ford Freda

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,985 mi
Last recorded112,985 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Freda121,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV457 FTN
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 112,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 112,969 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier will need attention very soon (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 112,795 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

auxiliary battery carrier broken , battery dropped on one side

Fail 8 Aug 2024 112,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

auxiliary battery carrier broken , battery dropped on one side

Pass 3 Aug 2023 111,986 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 111,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated very small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 111,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated very small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 109,950 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 109,949 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Does not pull out (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 108,315 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 105,274 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

High handbrake lever travel

Fail 16 Jul 2019 105,274 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

High handbrake lever travel

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 101,589 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 101,589 miles

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

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

Front wipers starting to perish

Pass 23 Aug 2017 98,049 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,953 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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V457 FTN is a 2016 Ford Freda in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2016 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 121,584 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 V457 FTN, 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 10 years old, this Ford Freda is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V457 FTN registered?

V457 FTN is a 2016 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 November 2016.

Is V457 FTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V457 FTN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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