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N335 RDL

1996 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,653 mi
Last recorded123,653 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN335 RDL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 123,653 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 120,543 miles

Underside of vehicle extensivley covered in under sealant

Fail 20 Jun 2025 120,534 miles

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

Underside of vehicle extensivley covered in under sealant

Pass 1 Jul 2024 119,357 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal majority of the underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 118,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle extensively covered in sealant

Pass 5 Jul 2022 117,240 miles

Front pads approx 4 mm wear left

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 115,412 miles

Nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

Vehicle under sealed

Fail 10 Jun 2021 115,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 16 Jul 2019 113,355 miles

Offside Rear park brake requires adjustment or service

Pass 29 Jun 2018 71,999 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 71,999 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,999 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 71,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 71,999 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 72,018 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 71,999 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,921 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf link slightly bent

Fail 24 Jul 2009 71,905 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,905 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 71,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s front tyre is getting low on the inside edge

o/s front brake disc is in poor condition on the inside friction face with some pitting on the outer edge ...n/s front brake disc is not as bad

o/s front tyre is worn smooth on the inside edge ans is low on the outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2006 60,999 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 59,655 miles

offside rear hand brake very low on effort

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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N335 RDL is a 1996 Ford Freda in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N335 RDL, 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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N335 RDL is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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