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W951 RRU

2000 Ford Freda

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

132,563 mi
Last recorded132,563 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Freda124,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW951 RRU
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 132,563 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 132,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 126,184 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 126,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 118,343 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 118,342 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 110,633 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch, just above outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 110,633 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch, just above outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 99,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint dust cover cracking

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake has slight resistance

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Fail 23 Feb 2021 99,353 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))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint dust cover cracking

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backplate damp with axle oil

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake has slight resistance

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 89,241 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 89,238 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 89,217 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 77,482 miles

handbrake high

slight play in n/s droplink

Pass 12 Mar 2018 67,441 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 67,426 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 57,468 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 51,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2014 45,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 45,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 43,819 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,819 miles

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,302 miles

coolant leak rear heater hose

engine concealled , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

fog lamp slightly discoloured

front & rear brake pads low

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,522 miles

coolant leak , o/s hose from engine block to rear heater ( T ) union

engine concealed & under guards / mouldings fitted , restricted views

front & rear brake pads appear low

imbalance on front brakes on lock out

possible fault o/s/r fog lamp , slightly discoloured

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 20 Feb 2010 35,624 miles

decelerometer brake test only

offside rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

tinted headlamp bulbs fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,754 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front brake pads appear low

wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,554 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

full undertray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,512 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,624 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 26,624 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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W951 RRU is a 2000 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 W951 RRU, 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 W951 RRU registered?

W951 RRU is a 2000 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W951 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W951 RRU shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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