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P299 RND

2005 Ford Freda

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

157,555 mi
Last recorded157,555 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Freda122,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 RND
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 157,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 156,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 156,053 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 154,128 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 153,329 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 151,846 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 149,333 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 144,290 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 139,441 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 128,165 miles

Slight play in o/s/r arb link

n/s & o/s headlamp patterns poor

Pass 7 Jul 2016 119,315 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 119,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 109,624 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 100,340 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 92,048 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 80,187 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,834 miles

front h/lights sarting to defuse

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,833 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 59,882 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear tyre has two cuts on inside wall but no ply exsposed.

unable to check front wheel bearings due to slight bind

Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,882 miles

n/s rear tyre has two cuts on inside wall but no ply exsposed.

unable to check front wheel bearings due to slight bind

Pass 14 Jul 2008 56,903 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,968 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 52,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P299 RND is a 2005 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2005 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 122,932 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 P299 RND, 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 21 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P299 RND is a 2005 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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