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Ford Freda

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T198 XCGMOT history

T198 XCG is a white diesel Ford Freda first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 177,590 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
177,590 km
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,882 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T198 XCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Freda
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T198 XCG was last recorded at 177,590 km on 27 Apr 2026, 23,077 km more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,513 km · 7 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
23,077 km
Average per year
7,882 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,590 km
  • 2021 – 154,513 km
  • 2018 – 151,869 km
  • 2011 – 59,987 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,590 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Advise under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,590 km
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    177,590 km
    Test number
    353662953653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,769 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    170,769 miles
    Test number
    637854093308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail170,740 miles (+4,752)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,740 miles
    Test number
    924346152152
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass165,988 miles (+8,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    165,988 miles
    Test number
    395792586916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass157,116 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    157,116 miles
    Test number
    853116814654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail157,115 miles (+753)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,115 miles
    Test number
    542956983832
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  7. Pass156,362 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,362 miles
    Test number
    106923330041
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Discolored (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded and slight hole in Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread 215/60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread 215/60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass154,513 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,513 km
    Test number
    823445309936
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass154,042 miles (+1,016)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,042 miles
    Test number
    812584595089
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise Under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Lightly cracking within the tread area of the tyre ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Lightly cracking within the tread area of the tyre ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass153,026 miles (+1,157)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,026 miles
    Test number
    993671574771
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass151,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    151,869 miles
    Test number
    769606915847
    • AdvisoryAdvise Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
  12. Fail151,869 km4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,869 km
    Test number
    692145935828
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
  13. Pass148,187 miles (+15,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    148,187 miles
    Test number
    676260437960
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass132,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    132,587 miles
    Test number
    461069243528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail132,587 miles (+22,706)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,587 miles
    Test number
    407458788098
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass109,881 miles (+12,776)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,881 miles
    Test number
    705960115194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,105 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,105 miles
    Test number
    229663214456
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  18. Pass97,105 miles (+6,609)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,105 miles
    Test number
    628013114116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,496 miles (+11,061)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,496 miles
    Test number
    156861153192
    • NoteAll tyre's starting to show cracks
  20. Pass79,435 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,435 miles
    Test number
    949589442172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure
  21. Pass59,987 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,987 km
    Test number
    365006041139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T198 XCG

Does T198 XCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T198 XCG is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T198 XCG?
The MOT on T198 XCG is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T198 XCG done?
T198 XCG was recorded at 177,590 km at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 7,882 km a year.
Has T198 XCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T198 XCG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T198 XCG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T198 XCG find?
T198 XCG passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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