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VA51 YAF

2011 Ford Freda

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,683 mi
Last recorded115,683 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Freda133,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 YAF
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 115,683 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 113,370 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 111,115 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 109,150 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 106,713 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 103,291 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 103,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 102,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On the flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 101,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On the flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 101,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On the flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 98,686 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 95,545 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 91,287 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 80,167 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 80,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,012 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 68,323 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 68,323 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,356 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 69,345 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,570 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 YAF is a 2011 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2011 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 133,120 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 VA51 YAF, 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 15 years old, this Ford Freda is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VA51 YAF registered?

VA51 YAF is a 2011 Ford Freda, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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The MOT history for VA51 YAF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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