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N191 FHL

2003 Ford Freda

Brown Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

103,738 mi
Last recorded103,738 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Freda134,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 FHL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2023 103,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected crossmember all of (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 102,753 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front battery tray corroded but not likely to fall from carrier

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

radiator brackets corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 102,752 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front battery tray corroded but not likely to fall from carrier

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 100,491 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 99,255 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

chassis and body underneath corroded all over

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 24 Aug 2020 99,255 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

chassis and body underneath corroded all over

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2019 97,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 97,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 96,307 miles

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

Offside Front battery tray corroded but battery still secure

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 96,307 miles

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

Offside Front battery tray corroded but battery still secure

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,636 miles

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

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside inner and outer sills corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 2 Jun 2017 95,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside inner and outer sills corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,347 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 90,685 miles

INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT PART OF VEHICLE STRUCTURE

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

SOME PARTS OF VEHICLE STRUCTURE GETTING WEAK

SPARE TYRE BADLY PERISHED

Fail 26 May 2015 90,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT PART OF VEHICLE STRUCTURE

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

SOME PARTS OF VEHICLE STRUCTURE GETTING WEAK

SPARE TYRE BADLY PERISHED

Pass 30 May 2014 84,440 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED BUT NOT PART OF STRUCTURE

N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT PART OF MAIN STRUCTURE/CHASISS

PARTS OF UNDER BODY STARTED TO GET WEAK

Fail 28 May 2014 83,437 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED BUT NOT PART OF STRUCTURE

N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT PART OF MAIN STRUCTURE/CHASISS

PARTS OF UNDER BODY STARTED TO GET WEAK

Pass 28 May 2013 78,939 miles

FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

O/S/R INNER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT PART OF VEHICLE STRUCTURE

Pass 28 May 2012 73,236 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 70,443 miles

both rear inner and outer sills corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 24 May 2011 70,443 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear inner and outer sills corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 25 May 2010 69,023 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 65,085 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 63,408 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 18 May 2007 58,985 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 53,325 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N191 FHL is a 2003 Ford Freda in Brown with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 134,528 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N191 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 23 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N191 FHL is a 2003 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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