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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD FREDAs year 2001

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mot history
Pass percent:60.85%
(The average a petrol FORD FREDA year 2001 passes without issue)
Based on:355 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively28
Headlamp aim out of alignment15
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Registration plate lamp issues5
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|4
Front brake excessively fluctuating4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))4
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Brakes imbalanced across an axle3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
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|2
Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
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||2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|2
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))2
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside 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))2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||2
Offside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|2
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected on battery top |4.11 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Battery insecure leisure battery |1.9.1|1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure |1.3.1a|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in sill and under car |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in sill and under car |2.4.A.3|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached bracket broken by cat (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))1
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Front brake application uneven1
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross section |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour lense broken showing white light |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lense broken showing white light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended |1.9.4|1
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced |4.1.4 |a||1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced |4.1.4 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |4.1.4 |b||1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |4.1.4 |b||1
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Emissions not tested aborted test due to high level of co (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear fog light bulb required (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Nearside 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))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested excess exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, above plastic trim |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety gearbox leaking |8.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber insecure |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror surround |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing middle row n/s outer belt has damage to it |5.2.2a|1
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub oil seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |4.5.4 |a||1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1

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