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W473 RCU

2017 Ford Freda

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,474 mi
Last recorded54,474 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Freda109,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 RCU
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 54,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 215/65/15 Aplus (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 215/65/15 Aplus (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 53,192 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 51,629 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 50,145 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 50,135 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 48,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 46,471 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 44,351 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 42,303 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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W473 RCU is a 2017 Ford Freda in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 109,736 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 W473 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 9 years old, this Ford Freda is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W473 RCU registered?

W473 RCU is a 2017 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 July 2017.

Is W473 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W473 RCU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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