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T259 JFP

1999 Ford Freeda

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,000 mi
Last recorded178,000 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Freeda116,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 JFP
MakeFord
ModelFreeda
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 178,000 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2026 177,991 miles

Emissions unable to be completed because of exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2025 174,280 miles

sill covers fitted

sill flanges starting to corrode both sides

Pass 7 Jun 2024 171,539 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear / nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 171,538 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded front and rear / nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 166,331 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2023 165,743 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2022 149,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 149,000 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 144,669 miles

All coil springs slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight fuel residue around rubber hose between metal pipe and filter.

Slight oil residue around rear of engine.

Fail 23 Nov 2021 144,669 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

All coil springs slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight fuel residue around rubber hose between metal pipe and filter.

Slight oil residue around rear of engine.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 138,451 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 138,405 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 131,848 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 131,773 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 125,124 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 125,124 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 121,865 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 114,311 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 105,570 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 105,570 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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T259 JFP is a 1999 Ford Freeda in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1999 Ford Freeda models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 116,999 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 Freeda fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T259 JFP, 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 27 years old, this Ford Freeda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T259 JFP is a 1999 Ford Freeda, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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