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N381 PAE

1996 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

249,973 mi
Last recorded249,973 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 PAE
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 249,973 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 249,957 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 242,769 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 236,959 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 236,959 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack !!!!!!!!! (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 232,130 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 232,130 miles

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

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmenber / radiator carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer vallance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 228,038 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 223,026 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 223,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded, repair soon.

Pass 18 Jan 2018 219,698 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 219,698 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump. (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured D bush bracket. (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 214,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 214,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 209,400 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 209,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 204,720 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 199,001 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 199,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 195,488 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 189,529 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 189,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 176,377 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 165,183 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 149,981 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 137,558 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 119,028 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 119,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N381 PAE is a 1996 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N381 PAE, 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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What year was N381 PAE registered?

N381 PAE is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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