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V833 PDV

1999 Ford Freeda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

133,672 mi
Last recorded133,672 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Freeda116,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV833 PDV
MakeFord
ModelFreeda
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 133,672 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 133,670 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

service brake efficiency only just met (51%)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 125,520 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak severe ()

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 125,520 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak severe ()

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 117,000 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 116,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 116,979 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2013 109,199 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 109,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 102,684 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 95,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

front brake pad(s) appear low

nearside rear light casing cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (RECOMMEND REPLACMENT)

park brake lever has significant ammount of free play

Fail 4 Nov 2011 95,985 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake pad(s) appear low

nearside rear light casing cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (RECOMMEND REPLACMENT)

park brake lever has significant ammount of free play

Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,811 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front brake pads appear low

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 16 Oct 2009 81,095 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 81,095 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 70,880 miles

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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V833 PDV is a 1999 Ford Freeda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V833 PDV, 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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V833 PDV is a 1999 Ford Freeda, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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