1997 Ford Friendee 2.5L Diesel · R511 YJU
1997 Ford Friendee (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 168,449 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FRIENDEE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R511 YJU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2024
- 168,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R511 YJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Friendee (R511 YJU) between April 2007 and April 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (31 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
R511 YJU Mileage History
- 25/04/200770,541 mi
- 14/04/200884,015 km
- 14/04/200993,558 mi
- 06/04/2010100,490 mi+6,932 mi
- 02/06/2011108,859 mi+8,369 mi
- 06/06/2012113,946 mi+5,087 mi
- 15/05/2013119,129 mi+5,183 mi
- 23/05/2014126,700 mi+7,571 mi
- 23/05/2014126,700 mi
- 14/07/2015133,723 mi+7,023 mi
- 16/07/2015133,723 mi
- 06/06/2016135,917 mi+2,194 mi
- 06/06/2016135,917 mi
- 14/07/2017137,377 mi+1,460 mi
- 17/07/2017137,377 mi
- 08/11/2018142,429 mi+5,052 mi
- 17/11/2018142,430 mi+1 mi
- 25/02/2020148,932 mi+6,502 mi
- 28/02/2020148,932 mi
- 17/02/2021154,451 mi+5,519 mi
- 16/03/2021154,459 mi+8 mi
- 25/03/2022161,131 mi+6,672 mi
- 01/03/2023163,912 mi+2,781 mi
- 09/03/2023163,965 mi+53 mi
- 14/03/2024168,405 mi+4,440 mi
- 17/04/2024168,449 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 5,766 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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