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M741 CCA

2005 Ford Freda

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,507 mi
Last recorded139,507 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Freda122,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM741 CCA
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 139,507 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 136,924 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 136,867 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2013 129,996 miles

front and rar pads wearing thin

o/s/r tyre wearing thin

slight play in front and rear anti roll bar links

Fail 17 Sep 2012 129,984 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion in several areas of underbody

Pass 26 Aug 2011 124,210 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 115,409 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2008 100,493 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 100,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres are diferent size to rear

Pass 20 Jul 2007 91,148 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 91,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 78,290 miles

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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M741 CCA is a 2005 Ford Freda in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 122,932 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 M741 CCA, 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 21 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M741 CCA is a 2005 Ford Freda, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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