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P518 FTT

1997 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

142,776 mi
Last recorded142,776 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 FTT
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2024 142,776 miles

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 141,876 miles

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))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 141,822 miles

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))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 139,651 miles

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))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 139,557 miles

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 136,542 miles

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))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 136,372 miles

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))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 134,069 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 130,603 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 130,603 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 125,640 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 125,618 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 121,808 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2017 121,795 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 118,733 miles

excessive corrosion outer sills but not holed at time

under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal unable to fully check

Pass 9 Jun 2015 116,833 miles

no third row of seats fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2014 114,972 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 113,380 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 110,601 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 108,387 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 106,997 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 106,997 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 104,301 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 101,758 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 101,758 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 98,607 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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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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What year was P518 FTT registered?

P518 FTT is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P518 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 FTT shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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