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WJ51 GFG

2001 Ford Freda

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

250,587 mi
Last recorded250,587 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Freda105,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 GFG
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 250,587 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 250,574 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Body component insecure pannel under radiator (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight play steering UJ

Pass 10 Jun 2024 246,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 12 Jun 2023 239,515 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear wheel arch area corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2023 239,515 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

nearside rear wheel arch area corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 234,260 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 234,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 225,060 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 224,932 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 218,874 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 209,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s poor beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rears ()

unable to fully inspect rear pads due to wheel design

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 11 Jun 2018 196,484 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 184,646 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 17,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 17,364 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 160,340 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 160,335 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 152,446 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 146,009 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 136,962 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 127,447 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 127,442 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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WJ51 GFG is a 2001 Ford Freda in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 105,074 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 WJ51 GFG, 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 25 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ51 GFG registered?

WJ51 GFG is a 2001 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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