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Y234 BAW

2001 Ford Freda

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,915 mi
Last recorded132,915 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Freda105,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 BAW
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 132,915 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 132,838 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 132,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 123,432 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 122,429 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 116,389 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 111,994 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 107,593 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 101,030 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 91,120 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 90,895 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Coolant leak pipes at rear to heater ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT and has cracks around tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 81,284 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 70,957 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,822 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,397 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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Y234 BAW is a 2001 Ford Freda in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y234 BAW, 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 Y234 BAW registered?

Y234 BAW is a 2001 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y234 BAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y234 BAW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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