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X201 VRL

2010 Ford Freda

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

149,617 mi
Last recorded149,617 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2010 Ford Freda124,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX201 VRL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 149,617 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 149,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 139,611 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 139,611 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 120,554 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 100,003 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 100,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 94,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 94,414 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 94,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise nearside front tyre is wearing to bald on outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2011 81,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 81,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 69,299 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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X201 VRL is a 2010 Ford Freda in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2010 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 124,892 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 X201 VRL, 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 16 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X201 VRL is a 2010 Ford Freda, first registered on 4 August 2010.

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