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N297 NCW

2007 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,304 mi
Last recorded116,304 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Ford Freda142,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 NCW
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 116,304 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 114,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both outer silld corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 110,557 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s outer sill

headlamp lenses deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight binding o/s front brake

Fail 24 Sep 2013 110,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

corrosion to n/s outer sill

headlamp lenses deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight binding o/s front brake

Pass 18 Sep 2012 101,949 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

o/s and n/s tyres worn heavily on outer edges,close to the legal limit and deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2012 101,937 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

o/s and n/s tyres worn heavily on outer edges,close to the legal limit and deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2011 90,933 miles

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

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2010 85,167 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 75,745 miles

nail in offside front tyre

rear antiroll bar mounting bushes getting worn

some play offside rear antiroll bar link

Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,533 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 55,054 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 NCW is a 2007 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N297 NCW, 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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N297 NCW is a 2007 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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