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W268 RCU

2000 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,595 mi
Last recorded203,595 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Freda124,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 RCU
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 203,595 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 199,638 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 199,604 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corroded next to shock absorber mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S and O/S next to crash bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 196,966 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2022 193,387 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2021 189,962 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 186,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded not near prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded not near prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 178,951 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play All four front & rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 167,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 152,620 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 152,620 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 94,194 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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W268 RCU is a 2000 Ford Freda in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W268 RCU, 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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What year was W268 RCU registered?

W268 RCU is a 2000 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W268 RCU safe to buy?

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