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Y197 EBY

2014 Ford Freda

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,981 mi
Last recorded135,981 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2014 Ford Freda131,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 EBY
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 135,981 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 135,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 130,810 miles

Offside Front spot light broken

Fail 21 Jul 2020 130,781 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front spot light broken

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jul 2019 123,746 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 105,762 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 105,762 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 91,549 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,385 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 70,385 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,535 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension 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 21 Jul 2014 44,535 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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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Y197 EBY is a 2014 Ford Freda in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2014 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 131,356 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 Y197 EBY, 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 12 years old, this Ford Freda is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y197 EBY is a 2014 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 August 2014.

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