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M51 EBX

2008 Ford Freeda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,685 mi
Last recorded118,685 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2008 Ford Freeda123,949 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM51 EBX
MakeFord
ModelFreeda
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 118,685 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 118,680 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 113,811 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise rear brake check

Pass 26 Aug 2011 113,811 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise rear brake check

Pass 25 Aug 2010 106,331 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 100,646 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 100,537 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 96,929 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres slightly wearing on inside edges

How Reliable is the Ford Freeda?

Based on 2,393 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
5,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 94
fog lamp not working 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Registration plate lamp not working 60
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
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M51 EBX is a 2008 Ford Freeda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Ford Freeda models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 123,949 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 Freeda fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M51 EBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Freeda typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Freeda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M51 EBX registered?

M51 EBX is a 2008 Ford Freeda, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is M51 EBX safe to buy?

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