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N387 JOR

1997 Ford Freeda

Black Diesel 2491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,415 mi
Last recorded157,415 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Freeda144,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN387 JOR
MakeFord
ModelFreeda
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,491cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 157,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 157,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 154,623 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 154,959 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member under radiator (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with brake lamp and not working right away (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member under radiator (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe, unable to carry out smoke test (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front inner sill holed by corrosion

Offside Front inner sill holed by corrosion

Offside Rear wheel arch advanced corrosion

both sills covered by trims, making inspection difficult

Pass 18 May 2016 148,646 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 148,641 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 144,966 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 144,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 130,941 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 116,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 114,911 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 114,899 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 114,882 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 110,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 110,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 101,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 92,426 miles

both the very rear seats were not up right at time of test

nearside door mirror is insecure

nearside front fog light is insecure

offside front lower anti roll bar linkage is slightly worn

Pass 6 Nov 2007 83,400 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2007 83,380 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2006 68,993 miles

all 4 tyres perished

How Reliable is the Ford Freeda?

Based on 2,393 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
5,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 94
fog lamp not working 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Registration plate lamp not working 60
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
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N387 JOR is a 1997 Ford Freeda in Black with a 2,491cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Ford Freeda models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 144,321 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 Freeda fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N387 JOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Freeda typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Freeda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N387 JOR is a 1997 Ford Freeda, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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