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VA51 ZFR

2002 Ford Freda

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,888 mi
Last recorded139,888 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Freda117,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 ZFR
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 139,888 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 137,683 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 137,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 128,783 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 121,565 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 118,378 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 109,401 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 109,401 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 103,968 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 ZFR is a 2002 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 117,392 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 ZFR, 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 24 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA51 ZFR registered?

VA51 ZFR is a 2002 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is VA51 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 ZFR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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