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VA51 XZD

2010 Ford Freda

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,867 mi
Last recorded111,867 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Ford Freda124,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 XZD
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 111,867 miles

Rear cross member corroded

Rear exhaust support corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has signs of corrosion

Fail 30 May 2025 111,863 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength previously repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by suspension mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 101,885 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

body corroded especially on the wheel arches

engine and body mounts corroded

various pipes on the underside have signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2024 101,863 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bothsides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached not present (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

body corroded especially on the wheel arches

engine and body mounts corroded

various pipes on the underside have signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2022 101,560 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH INNER SILLS AND FLOOR PANS

Fail 18 Oct 2022 101,560 miles

Emissions not tested COOLANT LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH INNER SILLS AND FLOOR PANS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 99,465 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 96,272 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2019 93,613 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 90,045 miles

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to front chassis

Fail 5 Sep 2018 90,045 miles

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

coolant leak from metal pipe

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to front chassis

Pass 7 Sep 2017 84,147 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 84,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres badly scrubbed

Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,221 miles

near side front ball joint gater cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,284 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 71,284 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear tyre on limit

Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,081 miles

rear brake squeak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 67,081 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake squeak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,660 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,106 miles

near side wiper blade split

Fail 3 Sep 2012 55,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side wiper blade split

Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,945 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,277 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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VA51 XZD is a 2010 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2010 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 124,892 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 VA51 XZD, 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 16 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA51 XZD registered?

VA51 XZD is a 2010 Ford Freda, first registered on 3 September 2010.

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