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N230 CBL

1995 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

230,310 mi
Last recorded230,310 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Freda137,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 CBL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 230,310 miles

ALL Suspension components covered in underseal or similar coating.

ALL Vehicle body underside covered in underseal or similar coating

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Brake pipes corroded and/or covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Trailing arm mounting area repairs covered in underseal. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Trailing arm mounting area repairs covered in underseal. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 228,174 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle link arm mounting area(body) corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery tray corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower rearmost quarter panel inner corroded/holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle link arm mounting area(body) corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 228,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top mounting area corroded/holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rearmost chassis leg corroded/holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top mounting area corroded/holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle link arm mounting area(body) corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery tray corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower rearmost quarter panel inner corroded/holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle link arm mounting area(body) corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 225,718 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL Rear seats missing at time of test. ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 220,238 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak at engine (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded along entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded along entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal or similar coating.

Fail 16 Sep 2022 220,153 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking Off side of engine has fuel leaking, unable to determine source (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe at join to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak at engine (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil/fuel fumes entering cabin from under centre console/seats

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe at join to flexible hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting area of front subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded along entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded along entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting area of front subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded along entire length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 215,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 215,119 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 203,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold downpipe and flexible section at rear slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2020 203,314 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded/holed along its entire length. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold downpipe and flexible section at rear slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 195,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL rigid brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 195,718 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed / inadequately repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed at door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill holed / inadequately repaired (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced above rear axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety leak from exhaust front pipe at vale allowing fumes to enter cab (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke on revving, and just passed emissions test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 190,979 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

park brake has only just met the required limits

Fail 11 Sep 2017 190,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

park brake has only just met the required limits

Pass 19 Sep 2016 186,325 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

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 Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 186,324 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

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 Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 179,543 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 179,541 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 174,271 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2014 174,271 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 168,238 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 168,238 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 162,967 miles

o/s battery and terminal loose

Fail 28 Aug 2012 162,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/s battery and terminal loose

Pass 24 Aug 2011 149,464 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 134,826 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2010 134,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 122,249 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 109,837 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 106,821 miles

emissions high reccomend fuel addative

Pass 19 Sep 2006 104,823 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 96,346 miles

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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N230 CBL is a 1995 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 137,352 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 N230 CBL, 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 31 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N230 CBL is a 1995 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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