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N181 RAP

2007 Ford Freda

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

277,376 mi
Last recorded277,376 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Freda142,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 RAP
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2007
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 277,376 miles

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

Both Outer And Inn Sill Corroded

Coolant Level Low

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Under Body Corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2025 277,266 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both Outer And Inn Sill Corroded

Coolant Level Low

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Under Body Corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 276,564 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill holed, not in prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

various oil leaks

Fail 14 Aug 2024 276,564 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner sill holed, not in prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

various oil leaks

Fail 18 Jul 2024 267,523 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoke levels (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Power steering ram leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks head lamp (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2023 266,762 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion inner & outer sills - n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 266,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Shows pink / white (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly perished on inner & outer walls / 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion inner & outer sills - n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 257,161 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 257,136 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 252,536 miles

Nearside rear outer sill rusty not within 30cm

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg / (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside rear outer sill and inner sill rusty and holed not within 30 cm

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 252,375 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Inner box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear outer sill rusty not within 30cm

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg / (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear outer sill and inner sill rusty and holed not within 30 cm

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 248,854 miles

Offside rear inner sill rusty and holed not within 30cm

Fail 28 Feb 2020 248,842 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear inner sill rusty and holed not within 30cm

Pass 28 Feb 2019 242,507 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 231,427 miles

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

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

rear chassis slight corrosion

sill to floors slight corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2018 231,309 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2017 219,472 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 206,642 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 206,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 194,908 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 194,908 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 176,917 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 176,897 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 158,300 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 146,265 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-2.5mm.

Front brake pads 75% worn.

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jan 2011 132,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 132,164 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 114,922 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 114,868 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 104,070 miles

Offside front tyre tread depth wearing low.

Fail 5 Jan 2009 104,070 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front tyre tread depth wearing low.

Rear brake pads wearing thin & oil contamination of nearside pads.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 91,402 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 91,400 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 79,951 miles

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

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

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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N181 RAP is a 2007 Ford Freda in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

Across all 2007 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 142,064 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 N181 RAP, 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 19 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N181 RAP is a 2007 Ford Freda, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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