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Y885 PTX

2001 Ford Freda

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,431 mi
Last recorded121,431 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Freda105,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 PTX
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 121,431 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 119,922 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 119,922 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 113,159 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 110,949 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 107,982 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 104,425 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 99,526 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,337 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 87,337 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

RECOMMEND THAT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE RENEWED

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y885 PTX is a 2001 Ford Freda in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y885 PTX, 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 Y885 PTX registered?

Y885 PTX is a 2001 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y885 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y885 PTX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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