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P980 CRN

1997 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,946 mi
Last recorded93,946 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 CRN
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 93,946 miles

Corrosion on n/s outer sill

Headlights faded

Rear spring corroded

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Jan 2025 90,147 miles

Front brake at n/s dragging

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 85,394 miles

Play in o/s top shocker mount

Wiper blades worn

Fail 11 Jan 2024 85,377 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion on inner sill at centre

Play in o/s top shocker mount

Pass 6 Jan 2023 83,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tread area uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 83,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Drop sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tread area uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 81,611 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 81,585 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,506 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 78,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2019 74,928 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 74,910 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2018 71,414 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 70,889 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,396 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,032 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 68,032 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,340 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,388 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,210 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,454 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 58,122 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 57,670 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 56,483 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 54,315 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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P980 CRN is a 1997 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 P980 CRN, 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 P980 CRN registered?

P980 CRN is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P980 CRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P980 CRN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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