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N258 BRR

1995 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,822 mi
Last recorded198,822 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Freda137,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 BRR
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 198,822 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 198,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 23 May 2013 192,215 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2012 183,371 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 May 2011 175,736 miles

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

Fuel tank damaged

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 May 2011 175,583 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fuel tank damaged

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 May 2010 168,729 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 168,729 miles

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

N/S Front tyre perishing

Pass 22 May 2009 162,320 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 157,057 miles

Fog light works without dip beam being switched on

Hub caps on wheels/ unable to see wheel bolts

N/S/F Drop link rubber boot split

N/S/F tyre perished/ light splitting

O/S/F wiper blade split

Fail 28 May 2008 157,057 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fog light works without dip beam being switched on

Hub caps on wheels/ unable to see wheel bolts

N/S/F Drop link rubber boot split

N/S/F tyre perished/ light splitting

O/S/F wiper blade split

Pass 23 May 2007 150,081 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

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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N258 BRR is a 1995 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N258 BRR, 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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N258 BRR is a 1995 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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