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N291 HNP

2007 Ford Freda

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

318,171 mi
Last recorded318,171 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Freda142,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 HNP
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 318,171 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 31,390 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 31,383 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength cross member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to cill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength cill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch corroded to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill to floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering os inner wing corroded (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 307,083 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underside components corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 296,944 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underside components corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 287,902 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underside components corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 279,726 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside components corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2019 279,722 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside components corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 270,951 miles

Nearside Rear Dampness round brake back plate

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

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

Underside components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2017 262,942 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both inner and outer sills and under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2017 262,933 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both inner and outer sills and under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 253,751 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside outer and inner sills corrosion present and both rear arch/ sill end caps

Offside Oil leak centre underside - auto tans' pipe ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 253,751 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front fix area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside outer and inner sills corrosion present and both rear arch/ sill end caps

Offside Oil leak centre underside - auto tans' pipe ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 248,835 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 248,229 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 245,135 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 225,123 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 208,172 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 191,179 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 172,911 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 172,714 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 157,691 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 157,685 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 143,778 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 143,778 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 129,398 miles

n&/os drive boots deterating

oil leak o/s rear axle tube

Fail 9 Nov 2006

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N291 HNP is a 2007 Ford Freda in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 142,064 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 N291 HNP, 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 19 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N291 HNP is a 2007 Ford Freda, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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The MOT history for N291 HNP shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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