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X143 VHC

2001 Ford Freda

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,764 mi
Last recorded157,764 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Freda105,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX143 VHC
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 157,764 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2024 149,093 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 149,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 140,905 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 132,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear axle oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2021 126,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 116,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 106,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 95,873 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2017 84,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 78,198 miles

Engine Covers & under trays fitted

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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X143 VHC is a 2001 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 X143 VHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X143 VHC registered?

X143 VHC is a 2001 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X143 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X143 VHC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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