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Ford Freda

White and Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T685 XAAMOT history

T685 XAA is a white and grey petrol Ford Freda first used on 1 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 194,160 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
194,160 km
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,294 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T685 XAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Freda
Colour
White and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T685 XAA was last recorded at 194,160 km on 21 Apr 2026, 4 km more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,156 km · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 km
Average per year
7,294 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,160 km
  • 2025 – 190,712 km
  • 2024 – 187,925 km
  • 2016 – 124,165 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,160 km
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive TRANS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT TO REAR STILL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,160 km (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    194,160 km
    Test number
    468857404367
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive TRANS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail194,156 km (+3,444)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,156 km
    Test number
    380432481108
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass190,712 km1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    190,712 km
    Test number
    675160695535
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail190,712 km (+2,787)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,712 km
    Test number
    158116862006
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass187,925 km (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    187,925 km
    Test number
    156241274778
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT TO REAR STILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail187,856 km2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,856 km
    Test number
    688317967418
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT TO REAR STILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass183,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    183,183 miles
    Test number
    232004526686
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to lower sills / underbody

  8. Fail183,180 miles (+6,352)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,180 miles
    Test number
    413119029219
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to lower sills / underbody

  9. Pass176,828 miles (+4,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    176,828 miles
    Test number
    665264996425
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear sills corroded

  10. Pass172,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    172,485 miles
    Test number
    582608933369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre borderline pass on m o t recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre borderline pass on m o t recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail172,485 miles (+4,104)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,485 miles
    Test number
    799726371016
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washer bottle and rectified (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre borderline pass on m o t recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre borderline pass on m o t recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass168,381 miles (+5,812)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    168,381 miles
    Test number
    240819088550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass162,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    162,569 miles
    Test number
    380236547484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail162,569 miles (+7,467)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,569 miles
    Test number
    677872865840
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass155,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    155,102 miles
    Test number
    912928350500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail155,101 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,101 miles
    Test number
    417525926650
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass124,165 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,165 km
    Test number
    807887800165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T685 XAA

Does T685 XAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T685 XAA is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T685 XAA?
The MOT on T685 XAA is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T685 XAA done?
T685 XAA was recorded at 194,160 km at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 7,294 km a year.
Has T685 XAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T685 XAA has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T685 XAA 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 T685 XAA find?
T685 XAA passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: central oil leak, but not excessive trans; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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