Yes, S442 APA is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 December 2026 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for S442 APA?

The MOT for S442 APA is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of S442 APA?

The recorded mileage for S442 APA is 205,565 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S442 APA ULEZ compliant?

No, S442 APA 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

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1998 Ford Freda 2.5L Petrol · S442 APA

S442 APA

1998 Ford Freda (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 205,565 km. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.

Make & Model: FORD FREDA
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 11/09/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/12/2026)
Recorded Odometer: 205,565 km
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 11/09/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/12/2026

Odometer: 205,565 km
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 2490cc

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S442 APA Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
205,565 km recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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S442 APA Odometer History

05/09/2022185,369 km
21/08/2023191,625 km+6,256 km
13/09/2024197,841 km+6,216 km
04/09/2025205,261 km+7,420 km
11/09/2025205,565 km+304 km

Average of roughly 6,692 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S442 APA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 08:16

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Freda (S442 APA) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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