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N297 MCL

2009 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,702 mi
Last recorded193,702 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Freda126,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 MCL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 193,702 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage By rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 193,702 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage By rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 188,000 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 187,994 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 179,043 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 174,484 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 168,168 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 168,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 158,661 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 152,997 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust centre very rusty and holed

Pass 22 Jul 2015 146,964 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 146,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 140,672 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Jul 2013 133,355 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 126,175 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 120,976 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 117,039 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 109,695 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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N297 MCL is a 2009 Ford Freda in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 126,790 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 N297 MCL, 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 17 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N297 MCL is a 2009 Ford Freda, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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