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N196 CDP

1996 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,721 mi
Last recorded185,721 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 CDP
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 185,721 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 185,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached mounting defective snapped bolt (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases whole exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 183,372 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 183,372 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 182,834 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 182,834 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 173,857 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

offside inner sill very corroded outside of prescribed areas

offside rear inner wheelarch corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 3 Nov 2015 166,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sills [inner and outer ] VERY CORRODED outside of prescribed areas

Pass 24 Oct 2014 155,677 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

various sections corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 23 Oct 2014 155,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

various sections corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 24 Oct 2013 145,289 miles

Near side and off side inner sills corroded

Near side and off side rear panel corroded

Near side mirror glass broken

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 134,148 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion various sections outside prescribed areas

Fail 31 Oct 2012 134,145 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion various sections outside prescribed areas

Pass 31 Oct 2011 125,102 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner sill corroded in sections

nearside outer sill corroded in sections

offside front inner sill corroded in sections

offside rear inner sill corroded in sections

Fail 28 Oct 2011 125,097 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner sill corroded in sections

nearside outer sill corroded in sections

offside front inner sill corroded in sections

offside rear inner sill corroded in sections

Pass 8 Jul 2010 105,409 miles

Both inner sills showing various patches of corrosion.

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear chassis o/s-n/s showing signs of corrosion.

Signs of very slight oil leak.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 105,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Both inner sills showing various patches of corrosion.

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear chassis o/s-n/s showing signs of corrosion.

Signs of very slight oil leak.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 95,484 miles

Both front track rod end gaiters perished

Front tyres perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Wheel arches corroded

inner sills corroded in places

Fail 14 Jul 2009 95,484 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Both front track rod end gaiters perished

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wheel arches corroded

inner sills corroded in places

Pass 20 May 2008 83,387 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 83,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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N196 CDP is a 1996 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 N196 CDP, 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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N196 CDP is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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