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VA51 FDP

2007 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,874 mi
Last recorded149,874 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Freda142,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 FDP
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 149,874 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 149,874 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2025 149,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 146,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 146,897 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 144,088 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 14,201 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 137,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside center inner sill

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever travel

Pass 4 Feb 2021 133,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various welding repairs to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 132,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 127,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear fog lamp is tied on

some corrosion to both inner sills and front chassis legs

Pass 20 Aug 2018 124,972 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear part of outer sill (pin hole) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside inner sill but not within a prescribed area

corrosion to sills

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Aug 2018 124,972 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear part of outer sill (pin hole) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside inner sill but not within a prescribed area

corrosion to sills

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jul 2017 121,751 miles

corrosion to inner sills

offside outer sill has a pin hole caused by corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2017 121,751 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

corrosion to inner sills

offside outer sill has a pin hole caused by corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2016 119,908 miles

offside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 119,907 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2015 116,197 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2015 116,195 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 112,756 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 112,252 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2014 112,252 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 106,255 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 106,250 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 103,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2011 99,472 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 96,637 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 93,425 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 89,806 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 89,778 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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VA51 FDP is a 2007 Ford Freda in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 142,064 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 VA51 FDP, 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 19 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA51 FDP registered?

VA51 FDP is a 2007 Ford Freda, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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