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Y397 XDV

2001 Ford Freda

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,376 mi
Last recorded93,376 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Freda105,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 XDV
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 93,376 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 88,883 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 83,828 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 80,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 77,838 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 77,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 73,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 66,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 65,786 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 65,786 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 65,164 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,196 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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Y397 XDV is a 2001 Ford Freda in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y397 XDV, 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 Y397 XDV registered?

Y397 XDV is a 2001 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y397 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y397 XDV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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