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N356 BRC

2005 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,369 mi
Last recorded93,369 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Freda122,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 BRC
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 93,369 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 93,369 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 92,238 miles

diff leaking

sill corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 92,238 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

diff leaking

sill corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 91,056 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 89,778 miles

O/S/R/ N/S/R/ TAMPERED INSPECTION / INNER SILLS

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK

Pass 28 Jul 2018 87,781 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 85,155 miles

o/s/r tyres cut

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,452 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 84,452 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 82,916 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 8,142 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 8,142 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 74,658 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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N356 BRC is a 2005 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 122,932 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 N356 BRC, 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 21 years old, this Ford Freda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N356 BRC is a 2005 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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