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N245 NCW

1996 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,363 mi
Last recorded119,363 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN245 NCW
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 119,363 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 119,363 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 119,362 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit SECURING BRACKET NOT FITTED (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour SIDE LAMP SHOWING BLUE LIGHT (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour SIDE LAMP SHOWING BLUE LIGHT (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 112,679 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill has heavy surface corrosion

Nearside outer sill has heavy surface corrosion

Offside Rear inner sill has heavy surface corrosion

Offside outer sill has heavy surface corrosion

Rear exhaust has minor leak of gasses

all underside has previous underseal/rust protection

Pass 24 Sep 2021 111,794 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 111,794 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 110,236 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald check tracking as no free play in steering (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed and corroded note vehicle has a main chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low 215/65-15 tyre size (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various investigate ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 105,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 97,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 90,148 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 85,252 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 82,107 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 76,449 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 70,517 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,679 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 62,270 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 62,270 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,593 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 34,329 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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N245 NCW is a 1996 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 N245 NCW, 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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What year was N245 NCW registered?

N245 NCW is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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