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N109 CBL

1996 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,587 mi
Last recorded128,587 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN109 CBL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 128,587 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front headlamp (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 128,947 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 128,627 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front diff weeping oil

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 128,620 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front diff weeping oil

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 123,569 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 123,567 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 119,664 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 119,664 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 115,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear wheels slightly grabbing

Fail 9 Jan 2014 115,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear wheels slightly grabbing

Pass 19 Jul 2013 113,433 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 113,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 110,063 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 144,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 144,447 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 142,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear brake discs badly corroded

rear seats removed

underneath of vehicle heavy surface corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2011 142,524 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear brake discs badly corroded

rear seats removed

underneath of vehicle heavy surface corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2009 138,679 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2009 138,679 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 127,211 miles

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

battery loose under bonnet

Pass 4 Jul 2007 121,122 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 121,122 miles

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

o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

slight wear in n/s/r droplink lower rubber bush

Fail 2 Jul 2007 121,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 114,519 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 114,519 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 106,288 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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N109 CBL is a 1996 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1996 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 132,811 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 N109 CBL, 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 30 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N109 CBL is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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