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N260 HAB

1995 Ford Freda

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

166,750 mi
Last recorded166,750 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1995 Ford Freda137,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 HAB
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 166,750 miles

n/s inner sill corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 160,675 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 159,524 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 159,515 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage wheel arch. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 153,374 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 153,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 142,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

nearside sill damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2016 142,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

nearside sill damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2015 131,022 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 131,022 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 126,137 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front inner sill slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2014 126,123 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front inner sill slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 123,412 miles

both front tyres perished and cracked on side walls

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked on side walls

Pass 27 Apr 2012 118,261 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 118,261 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside rear tyre 215/60/15 sidewall cracked and perished

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 117,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 117,186 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 113,042 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 113,042 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 111,135 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 111,135 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 104,419 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 104,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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N260 HAB is a 1995 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 N260 HAB, 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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What year was N260 HAB registered?

N260 HAB is a 1995 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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