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N275 XTT

1996 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,541 mi
Last recorded188,541 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN275 XTT
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2025 188,541 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely both sides (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced up in wing marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced whole outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at rear spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in inner wing marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator burst ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 184,414 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear drive shaft seal slightly leaking

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

heavily under sealed

Fail 22 May 2024 184,412 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2023 181,031 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 181,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 177,303 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 177,303 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 176,374 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 176,048 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear panel has some rust

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 176,048 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear panel has some rust

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 177,642 miles

Offside Rear Hub Seal weeping

Fail 31 Jul 2018 172,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Hub Seal weeping

Pass 16 Aug 2017 169,674 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 167,703 miles

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

front crossmember under radiator corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 167,636 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

front crossmember under radiator corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 166,054 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 164,849 miles

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

offside & nearside outer sills have slight surface corrosion

vehicle fully undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2013 161,550 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

Rear wiper blade torn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre sizes are different tyre size than the rear--but each axle has the same size tyre. Front tyre size 195/75/R15--Rear tyre size 215/65/R15

Pass 22 Mar 2012 158,789 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 148,478 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 142,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 125,813 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 107,791 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 107,791 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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N275 XTT is a 1996 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N275 XTT, 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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N275 XTT is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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