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P63 BHG

1996 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,503 mi
Last recorded138,503 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP63 BHG
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 138,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 138,097 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots split on n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion n/s rear wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill and sill to floor at rear (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side boots split (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 125,005 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 124,807 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f anti roll bar link arm joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 114,033 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 98,270 miles

rear exhaust corroded and small holes,n/s/r inner sill close to jacking point corroded and small hole

Fail 6 Jan 2014 98,270 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded and small holes,n/s/r inner sill close to jacking point corroded and small hole

Pass 4 Jan 2013 93,216 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 93,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear,rear seats not in position when presented,seats and seat belts not checked

Pass 28 Dec 2011 88,212 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 88,212 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 84,186 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 80,567 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 75,504 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 75,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 68,180 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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P63 BHG is a 1996 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P63 BHG, 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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P63 BHG is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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