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WP51 ZWS

2001 Ford Freda

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,158 mi
Last recorded74,158 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Freda105,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 ZWS
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 74,158 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 69,840 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 69,813 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 68,977 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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))

all 4 brake discs corroded

both rear d bushes have slight movement and perished

Pass 16 Jun 2022 67,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (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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WP51 ZWS is a 2001 Ford Freda in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 105,074 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 WP51 ZWS, 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 25 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WP51 ZWS registered?

WP51 ZWS is a 2001 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is WP51 ZWS safe to buy?

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