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N117 UCG

2004 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

259,207 mi
Last recorded259,207 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Freda145,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN117 UCG
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 259,207 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Jun 2023 259,151 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due To Binding Brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due To Exhaust Condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi Pipe Corroded And Split (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/s And N/s Front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low O/s And N/s Front (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding O/s And N/s Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Chassis Cross Member Badly Corroded And Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s Outer Sill Corroded And Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s Under Sill Corroded And Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s/f Wheel Tub Badly Corroded And Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s/r Coil Spring Top Mount Badly Corroded And Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s/r Wheel Tub Badly Corroded And Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s Outer Sill Corroded And Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s Under Sill Corroded And Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s/f Wheel Tub Badly Corroded And Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s/r Chassis Badly Corroded And Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s/r Coil Spring Top Mount Badly Corroded And Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s/r Wheel Tub Badly Corroded And Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Chassis Cross Member Badly Corroded And Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hose Ferrules Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Rear Cross Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Suspension Arm Bushes Perished And Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All Suspension Bushes Perished And Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 Road Tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Road Tyres Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under Vehicle Corroded And Holed Out with Prescribed Areas

Pass 18 May 2021 253,401 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 249,324 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 240,733 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 231,060 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 230,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electrical wiring insecure n/s battery area (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust broken under vehicle (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x 2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to sill's/brake pipes/under body

o/s beam pattern slightly out of focus

Pass 1 Jun 2016 218,639 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill corroded/thin (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front outer wing corroded

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill corroded/thin (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody and brake pipes waxoiled (6.1.A.1)

oil leaks

Fail 26 May 2016 218,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens oxidised (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens oxidised (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure mounting loose (8.1.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre, outer sill corroded/holed. Not prescribed area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill corroded/thin (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front outer wing corroded

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill corroded/thin (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody and brake pipes waxoiled (6.1.A.1)

oil leaks

Pass 12 Jun 2015 215,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

filler in offside and nearside rear outer and inner wheel arches and outer sills

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroding at front

offside front outer wheel arch corroding

outer sills corroding

rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 10 Jun 2015 215,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

filler in offside and nearside rear outer and inner wheel arches and outer sills

nearside front inner sill corroded and holed. Not prescribed area

offside and nearside front inner wheel arches corroding at front

offside front outer wheel arch corroding

outer sills corroding

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 213,125 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

N/s LED light strip not working

N/s/f suspension turret corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s headlamp has a LED light strip fitted

O/s/f suspension turret corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake pipe (OVER AXLE) corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 213,125 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

N/s LED light strip not working

N/s/f suspension turret corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s headlamp has a LED light strip fitted

O/s/f suspension turret corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake pipe (OVER AXLE) corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2014 213,122 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both sills have corrosion / rear chassis by rear coil springs

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

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

Nearside front side light fitted with led light.

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 209,187 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 209,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 205,051 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 201,345 miles

both outer sills have filler present

slight leak on offside front power steering

Fail 8 Aug 2011 201,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

both outer sills have filler present

slight leak on offside front power steering

Pass 8 Feb 2011 198,786 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 198,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 172,134 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 154,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 154,011 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

anti roll bar links worn

Fail 30 Jan 2008 141,640 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 141,640 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 127,291 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 127,291 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 114,506 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 114,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N117 UCG is a 2004 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 2004 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 145,170 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 N117 UCG, 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 22 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N117 UCG is a 2004 Ford Freda, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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