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P241 VFA

2006 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

148,777 mi
Last recorded148,777 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Freda137,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 VFA
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 148,777 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 148,744 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 144,594 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 142,512 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged Drivers seatbelt. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Underbody/chassis heavily coated in underseal.

Pass 1 Dec 2022 140,055 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 135,085 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 134,160 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 131,148 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 123,580 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 114,407 miles

Vehicle underseal protected.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 114,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour red in colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour red in colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting 2 places inner rear arch (6.6.6)

Vehicle underseal protected.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 110,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2015 109,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 104,515 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 99,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 92,981 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 92,981 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 86,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 86,393 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 81,857 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 77,370 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 65,593 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 65,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 52,616 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 43,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P241 VFA is a 2006 Ford Freda in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 P241 VFA, 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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What year was P241 VFA registered?

P241 VFA is a 2006 Ford Freda, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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The MOT history for P241 VFA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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