MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,776 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Emissions unable to be completed Not a complete system so unable to test (8.2.2.2 (e))
Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Radiator support crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering In wheel arche (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Near exhaust mounting and tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering In wheel arche (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Near tow bar mounting (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
CORROSION THAT IS EXCESSIVE BUT OUTSIDE THE PRESCRIBED AREAS O/S AND N/S
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
CORROSION THAT IS EXCESSIVE BUT OUTSIDE THE PRESCRIBED AREAS O/S AND N/S
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front and rear sill panels and underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill panels front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Rear suspension arms slightly corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear suspension arms slightly corroded
excessive corrosion outer sills but not holed at time
under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal unable to fully check
no third row of seats fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
all brake pipes covered with black underseal unable to check corrosion
centre exhaust deteriorated
front brake pads low
n/s/r radius arm front eye rubbing on bracket
o/s/r antiroll bar link bushes worn
rear antiroll bar bushes worn
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)
How Reliable is the Ford Freda?
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P518 FTT is a 1997 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 1997 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 128,110 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 P518 FTT, 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 29 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P518 FTT is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 May 1997.
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