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P48 UNG

2005 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

301,580 mi
Last recorded301,580 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Freda122,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 UNG
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 301,580 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 301,399 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside and chassis are generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Welding repairs covered in under seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 301,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper slightly insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2023 284,548 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 284,541 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 284,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 283,351 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 273,828 miles

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, ft and rr wheel arches (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 262,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 250,876 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 250,720 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 239,248 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK O/S/F INNER (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 227,338 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion n/s lower inner sill

rear seats not tested

Fail 20 Jan 2015 216,191 miles

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

rear seats no fitted seat belts no tested

Pass 20 Jan 2015 216,191 miles

rear seats no fitted seat belts no tested

Pass 20 Jan 2014 203,534 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 191,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 179,267 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 167,181 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 153,611 miles

wear to rear anti-roll bar links and D bushes

Pass 10 Jan 2009 141,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 131,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 122,258 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 114,083 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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P48 UNG is a 2005 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P48 UNG, 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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P48 UNG is a 2005 Ford Freda, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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