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N144 FKU

1996 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

144,024 mi
Last recorded144,024 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 FKU
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 144,024 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Underside has age related corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2022 143,685 miles

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 15 Dec 2021 143,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all components and underbody covered in underseal

Pass 16 Jan 2021 143,357 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has been covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension and brake components have age related corrosion and underside components covered in underseal

Fail 11 Jan 2021 143,355 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has been covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension and brake components have age related corrosion and underside components covered in underseal

Pass 11 Jan 2020 143,111 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERESIDE OF VEHICLE IS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 7 Dec 2018 254,806 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody surface corrosion front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 254,806 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 254,806 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear x member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 254,800 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 206,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing holed and corroded 12 inches away (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing holed and corroded 12 inches away (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear half of front to rear slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

oil leak

rear cross member corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 206,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member holed and corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member holed and corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing holed and corroded 12 inches away (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing holed and corroded 12 inches away (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear half of front to rear slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

oil leak

rear cross member corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 195,888 miles

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

front sills are corroded but not in prescribed area n/s o/s

Pass 13 Dec 2013 183,912 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 182,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 168,652 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 158,810 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 149,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 20 Nov 2009 127,791 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 106,443 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 86,042 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 86,042 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 64,639 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 44,402 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 44,256 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005

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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N144 FKU is a 1996 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N144 FKU, 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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N144 FKU is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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