No, R148 BKY is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R148 BKY?

The MOT for R148 BKY is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 November 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of R148 BKY?

The recorded mileage for R148 BKY is 233,960 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R148 BKY ULEZ compliant?

No, R148 BKY 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

1998 Ford Freda 2.0L Petrol · R148 BKY

R148 BKY

1998 Ford Freda (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 233,960 km. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FREDA
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 29/11/2022
Road Tax: Untaxed (28/04/2024)
Recorded Odometer: 233,960 km
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 29/11/2022

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 28/04/2024

Odometer: 233,960 km
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1990cc

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R148 BKY Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 21/11/2022
233,960 km recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
21 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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R148 BKY Odometer History

19/11/2021231,098 km
30/11/2021231,101 km+3 km
21/11/2022233,960 km+2,859 km

Average of roughly 2,848 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

R148 BKY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Sept 2026, 11:14

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Freda (R148 BKY) between November 2021 and November 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 44 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.

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