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N347 JCR

2004 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

247,811 mi
Last recorded247,811 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Freda145,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 JCR
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 247,811 miles

Both front tyres wearing in chunks.

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted slightly affecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill by n/s front seat belt mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Coolant leak Half way back vehicle underside. ()

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot twisted. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted slightly affecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Welding which has been carried out at o/s/r has been sealed over and painted

parking brake lever near limit of adjustment with little reserve travel.

Bare wires by driver's door hinges.

Fail 30 Aug 2018 247,642 miles

Emissions not tested Rear silencer detached. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Mounting detached. (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded an holed within 30 cm of o/s seat belt mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing in chunks.

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted slightly affecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill by n/s front seat belt mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Coolant leak Half way back vehicle underside. ()

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot twisted. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted slightly affecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever near limit of adjustment with little reserve travel.

Bare wires by driver's door hinges.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 233,760 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

steering rack slightly damp with oil possible leak

Fail 20 Jul 2017 233,760 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering rack slightly damp with oil possible leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 225,274 miles

inner sills corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2015 214,619 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front inner sill corroded very close to prescribed area

offside inner sill at centre corroded outside prescribed areas

rear wheel arches corroded

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 14 Jul 2015 214,619 miles

offside front inner sill corroded very close to prescribed area

offside inner sill at centre corroded outside prescribed areas

rear wheel arches corroded

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 24 Jul 2014 203,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake some travel

steering rack weeping

Pass 22 Jul 2013 192,610 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 180,404 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 166,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 153,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 153,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 139,363 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 139,363 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 131,198 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2007 122,461 miles

3 rfr's issued at time of test

Fail 4 Jul 2007 122,459 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2006 107,346 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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N347 JCR is a 2004 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 145,170 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 N347 JCR, 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 22 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N347 JCR is a 2004 Ford Freda, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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