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N170 TDW

2004 Ford Freda

Maroon Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

200,353 mi
Last recorded200,353 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Freda145,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 TDW
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 200,353 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 200,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2016 200,262 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure cross member complete (9.2.9)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill seat belt anchorage (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement roll bar warn on de rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Rear Front suspension has excessive corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure cross member nearside rear offside rear (9.2.9)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 200,250 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner & outer sills (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner & outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2014 194,771 miles

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

both front track rod end dustcovers slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres worn close to legal tread limits and are a different size to front axle

Fail 10 Jul 2014 194,742 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front track rod end ball joint dustcovers slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres worn close to legal tread limits and are a different size to front axle

Pass 5 Jul 2013 181,813 miles

Corrosion on both rear wings No sharp edges

Corrosion started under body

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

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

TAX OUT OF DATE

Fail 5 Jul 2013 181,812 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion on both rear wings No sharp edges

Corrosion started under body

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

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

TAX OUT OF DATE

Pass 26 Jul 2012 168,017 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 168,015 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 160,733 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 160,732 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 146,552 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 134,059 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 134,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 122,262 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR TORSION BAR LINK RODS

Fail 9 Jul 2008 122,262 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR TORSION BAR LINK RODS

Fail 13 Jun 2007 110,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 110,543 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 102,145 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 102,145 miles

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

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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N170 TDW is a 2004 Ford Freda in Maroon with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 N170 TDW, 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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N170 TDW is a 2004 Ford Freda, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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