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P272 OKP

1996 Ford Freda

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

299,167 mi
Last recorded299,167 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 OKP
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 299,167 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 274,704 miles

Headlamp masks fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2017 274,352 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp masks fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 242,810 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 242,747 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 218,461 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 218,461 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 201,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 201,679 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 189,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 30 Jul 2012 178,020 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 160,953 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 147,287 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 130,653 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 130,653 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 115,127 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 100,341 miles

front inner pads worn

nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover split

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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P272 OKP is a 1996 Ford Freda in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1996 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 132,811 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 P272 OKP, 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 30 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P272 OKP is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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