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V656 ESR

2000 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,510 mi
Last recorded90,510 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Freda124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV656 ESR
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2026 90,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Sep 2025 86,769 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 86,764 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember behind radiator mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 86,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 84,391 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 84,391 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (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 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 80,358 miles

Nearside Rear Sill rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,769 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 76,769 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern at both dip beams (4.1.4 (b))

glow plug light flashing

Pass 14 Sep 2020 74,884 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 74,834 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 74,834 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 74,639 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 74,332 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,332 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,895 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 67,213 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 66,638 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,638 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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V656 ESR is a 2000 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2000 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 124,588 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 V656 ESR, 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 26 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V656 ESR is a 2000 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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