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Y986 NWP

2012 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,675 mi
Last recorded146,675 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Freda119,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 NWP
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 146,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 142,819 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 138,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 132,784 miles

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

under side coated in sealant

Fail 16 Aug 2022 132,783 miles

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

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

under side coated in sealant

Pass 18 Aug 2021 130,289 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer bracket broken off , but exhaust is supported by other brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroding at front of sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel corroding at front of sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member holed but not load bearing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to fully inspect outer sill panels due to skirts fitted to sills

Pass 31 Jul 2020 123,977 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member holed and rest of under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 Jul 2020 123,938 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions and worn on edge (5.2.3 (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also wrong direction (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member holed and rest of under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 122,431 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 121,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 121,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 113,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 112,603 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 112,601 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 110,592 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 110,584 miles

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

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 110,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different size tyres fitted front and rear

vehicle tested as presented rear seats folded down and covered

Pass 8 May 2014 100,888 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 99,430 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,770 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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Y986 NWP is a 2012 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2012 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 119,653 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 Y986 NWP, 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 14 years old, this Ford Freda is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y986 NWP registered?

Y986 NWP is a 2012 Ford Freda, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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