1998 Ford Freda 2.5L Petrol · R97 LVE
1998 Ford Freda (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 213,810 miles. MOT valid until 10/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FREDA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2500cc
R97 LVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 213,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R97 LVE Mileage History
- 29/11/2023213,741 mi
- 22/05/2025213,761 mi+20 mi
- 29/05/2025213,762 mi+1 mi
- 10/06/2026213,809 mi+47 mi
- 12/06/2026213,810 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 27 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R97 LVE 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 (R97 LVE) between November 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii”.
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