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M891 UKM

2006 Ford Freda

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

273,521 mi
Last recorded273,521 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Freda137,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM891 UKM
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 273,521 miles

Both front inner wheel arches heavily corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 273,504 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 272,552 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 272,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 269,430 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 27 Aug 2021 268,020 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake bind

Nearside Front Lower sill corroded

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Lower sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2021 268,005 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake bind

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Lower sill corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Lower sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2020 267,977 miles

Emissions not tested overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 265,361 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 265,361 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 265,342 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 265,262 miles

Front suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded.

Rear seat belts not tested; seats not fitted.

Rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 265,257 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked in yellow chalk. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked in yellow chalk. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch marked in yellow chalk. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint marked in yellow chalk. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked in yellow chalk. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked in yellow. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch marked in yellow chalk. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front suspension component's corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension components corroded.

rear seat belts not tested.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 265,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear window missing

Pass 6 Nov 2013 236,506 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Nov 2013 236,504 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Oct 2013 236,338 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 205,223 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 205,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 187,918 miles

steering rack has a sligth leak

Fail 14 Oct 2011 185,413 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering rack has a sligth leak

Fail 27 Jun 2011 187,907 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2009 146,360 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 146,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 134,560 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 124,125 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 124,125 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 24,013 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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M891 UKM is a 2006 Ford Freda in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 137,524 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 Freda fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M891 UKM, 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 20 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M891 UKM is a 2006 Ford Freda, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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