1997 Ford Freda 2.5L Diesel · P161 BNW
1997 Ford Freda (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 245,265 miles. MOT valid until 26/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FREDA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 245,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2490cc
P161 BNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 245,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P161 BNW Mileage History
- 01/03/2024219,594 km
- 07/03/2025233,862 km+14,268 km
- 28/04/2025233,968 mi
- 08/04/2026245,265 mi+11,297 mi
- 09/04/2026245,265 mi
Average of roughly 12,197 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P161 BNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Freda (P161 BNW) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossme”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmem”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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