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R764 PEL

2008 Ford Freeda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

294,939 mi
Last recorded294,939 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Freeda123,949 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR764 PEL
MakeFord
ModelFreeda
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 294,939 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 285,161 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 277,654 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 269,636 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 257,958 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 243,370 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 225,453 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 216,508 miles

Centre exhaust corroded and flexible joint deterated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 216,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded +2 places (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust corroded and flexible joint deterated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger mirror glass missing

Pass 27 Feb 2015 202,538 miles

Centre and rear exhaust are corroded

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 202,538 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre and rear exhaust are corroded

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 185,893 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 185,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 169,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 169,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 155,552 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2012 155,552 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 140,940 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 140,940 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 125,708 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 125,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 112,232 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 112,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 98,869 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 98,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Ford Freeda?

Based on 2,393 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
5,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 94
fog lamp not working 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Registration plate lamp not working 60
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
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R764 PEL is a 2008 Ford Freeda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2008 Ford Freeda models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 123,949 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Freeda fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R764 PEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Freeda typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Freeda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R764 PEL is a 2008 Ford Freeda, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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