1998 Ford Freda 2.5L Diesel · R536 ADP
1998 Ford Freda (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 169,182 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FREDA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 169,182 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2499cc
R536 ADP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/04/2026
- 169,182 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R536 ADP Odometer History
- 24/03/2023165,578 mi
- 04/03/2024166,370 mi+792 mi
- 16/04/2024166,393 mi+23 mi
- 14/04/2025168,702 km
- 17/04/2026169,182 km+480 km
Average of roughly 1,175 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R536 ADP 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 1998 Ford Freda (R536 ADP) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (16 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side”; “Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides upp”; “Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely ”.
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