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T278 SBD

1999 Ford Freda

Silver Other 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,320 mi
Last recorded114,320 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Freda129,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 SBD
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 114,320 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 110,364 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 107,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 103,154 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 103,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 96,954 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 96,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 95,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 93,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 93,385 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 93,385 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 90,993 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 90,991 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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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T278 SBD is a 1999 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,000cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 129,166 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 T278 SBD, 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 27 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T278 SBD registered?

T278 SBD is a 1999 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T278 SBD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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