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N127 FHL

1995 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

118,490 mi
Last recorded118,490 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Freda137,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN127 FHL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 118,490 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Aug 2025 118,471 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Aug 2024 117,719 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jul 2023 116,358 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underneath vehicle covered in under seal

Vehicle repaired and under sealed in various places underneath

Fail 5 Jul 2023 116,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped and main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch upper strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch upper strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm rear mounting area and also inner wheel arch by mud flap (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 113,928 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper missing but not presenting sharp edges

Fail 22 Apr 2022 113,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Bumper missing but not presenting sharp edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 109,426 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 109,413 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 108,060 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 103,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in under seal, multiple different areas. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer arch corrosion, no holing or sharp edges.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn/perishing. No excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 103,598 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded to point of holing in 3 separate places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corrosion to point of holing in 2 separate areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in under seal, multiple different areas. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer arch corrosion, no holing or sharp edges.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn/perishing. No excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 100,545 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 96,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2017 96,245 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 92,345 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 89,284 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 88,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,982 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 83,982 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,230 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 69,521 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner brake discs corroded

Fail 16 May 2011 69,521 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear inner brake discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 65,446 miles

front and rear in ner brake discs corroded

o/s/f drop link top and bottom bushes split

Pass 14 May 2009 58,518 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 51,231 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 45,176 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 40,444 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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N127 FHL is a 1995 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 N127 FHL, 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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N127 FHL is a 1995 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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