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M596 TCJ

1995 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

269,784 mi
Last recorded269,784 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Freda137,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM596 TCJ
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 269,784 miles

Offside Front slight wear inner rack joint

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 255,454 miles

coolant leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 255,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 241,262 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight wear in o/s/r lower anti roll bar link

Fail 10 Oct 2014 241,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

emissions not tested

Pass 13 Dec 2013 232,919 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 213,524 miles

brake must be applied harshley to reach the minimum brake efficiency

brake pedal slightly spongy

chip in zone a

offside front lower radiator wet

oily residue under engine

Fail 30 May 2012 213,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake must be applied harshley to reach the minimum brake efficiency

brake pedal slightly spongy

chip in zone a

offside front lower radiator wet

oily residue under engine

Pass 16 May 2011 206,040 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 206,023 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 192,673 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 192,673 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 175,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 175,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 144,673 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 144,673 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 122,815 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face

n/s/r light lense damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

strong note- n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge on limit

How Reliable is the Ford Freda?

Based on 28,175 MOT tests across 1,491 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,107
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,491
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 755
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 745
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 686
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 467
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M596 TCJ is a 1995 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1995 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 137,352 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Freda fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M596 TCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Freda typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M596 TCJ is a 1995 Ford Freda, first registered on 11 April 1995.

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