The road tax status for P865 EAB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P865 EAB?

The MOT for P865 EAB is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P865 EAB?

The recorded mileage for P865 EAB is 234,640 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P865 EAB ULEZ compliant?

No, P865 EAB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1997 Ford Freda 2.5L Diesel · P865 EAB

P865 EAB

1997 Ford Freda (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 234,640 km. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.

Make & Model: FORD FREDA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 07 Apr 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 234,640 km
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1997

Engine

2490cc

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P865 EAB Key Findings

29 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
234,640 km recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)

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P865 EAB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 14:22

MOT Analysis

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29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Freda (P865 EAB) between May 2007 and March 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Brakes (25 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Windscreen (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 74 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Bracket broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel pump (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”.

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P865 EAB Odometer History

08/05/2007135,062 km
02/07/2008147,062 km+12,000 km
16/07/2008147,249 km+187 km
12/06/2009157,215 km+9,966 km
19/05/2010166,648 mi
28/05/2010166,972 mi+324 mi
17/05/2011178,161 km
17/05/2011178,161 km
15/05/201286,978 km-91,183 km
25/05/2012187,700 km+100,722 km
14/05/2013196,722 km+9,022 km
14/05/2013196,722 km
20/05/2014202,238 km+5,516 km
11/05/2015210,252 km+8,014 km
15/06/2015210,434 km+182 km
06/06/2016212,914 km+2,480 km
13/03/2017213,001 km+87 km
15/03/2017213,013 km+12 km
31/05/2018216,004 km+2,991 km
04/06/2018216,164 mi
06/06/2018216,178 mi+14 mi
31/05/2019218,717 km
07/06/2019218,745 km+28 km
23/12/2020221,438 km+2,693 km
06/01/2022224,719 km+3,281 km
30/12/2022226,730 km+2,011 km
23/01/2024229,921 km+3,191 km
09/04/2025233,927 km+4,006 km
30/03/2026234,640 km+713 km

Average of roughly 5,270 km per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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