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N281 FKU

1995 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,418 mi
Last recorded160,418 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Freda137,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 FKU
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 160,418 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 159,925 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 157,231 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 157,163 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 156,353 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 154,555 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 152,056 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 147,634 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 147,170 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 145,853 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 144,636 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 142,232 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 140,373 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 140,373 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 137,097 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 137,097 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 135,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 118,184 miles

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

two child seats in middle row

Pass 20 Apr 2010 105,080 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2010 105,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 100,020 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 100,020 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 93,203 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 88,614 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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N281 FKU is a 1995 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N281 FKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N281 FKU?

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What year was N281 FKU registered?

N281 FKU is a 1995 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N281 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N281 FKU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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